KL Rahul Remains Unsold in Maharaja T20 Trophy Auction The Maharaja T20 Trophy auction for the 2026 season concluded without any team showing interest in acquiring KL Rahul, despite his reputation as a star batsman. The tournament, previously known as the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, features six teams, but Rahul’s name did not appear on any bid list. This outcome has sparked discussions about the reasons behind his lack of interest from franchises. Rahul’s unavailability is the primary factor cited for his unsold status. Following his participation in the IPL 2026 with Delhi Capitals, he is currently preparing for a Test series against Afghanistan. The Indian team has named him as the vice-captain for the Test matches, which will be followed by a One-Day International (ODI) series against the same opposition. His schedule is packed, with the subsequent tour of England in August, which requires him to maintain peak fitness. This continuous cricketing workload has made it impractical for him to commit to the T20 league, leading teams to avoid bidding for his services. Despite his unavailability, Rahul’s performance in the IPL 2026 was notable. In 14 matches, he scored 593 runs at an average of over 45, with a strike rate of 175. His highest score of 152 in a T20 innings remains the highest by any Indian player in the format. These statistics highlight his value as a player, yet his absence from the auction underscores the challenges of balancing commitments across multiple formats. Interestingly, while Rahul remained unsold, other players faced similar issues. Prasiddh Krishna, another Indian cricketer, was also unavailability, but he was eventually purchased by the Mysore Warriors for 2.6 million rupees.#afghanistan #delhi_capitals #kl_rahul #maharaja_t20_trophy #mysore_warriors
