KL Rahul's fake retirement news floods social media following cryptic Instagram story

Aug. 23, 2024, 10:47 a.m.

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Speculation is rife on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) about KL Rahul's potential retirement from professional cricket. Fans are circulating screenshots of an Instagram story supposedly from Rahul, which they claim confirms his decision to retire.

“After much reflection and consideration, I have decided to announce my retirement from professional cricket. This decision has not been easy, as the sport has been a significant part of my life for many years. I am deeply grateful for the support and encouragement from my family, friends, teammates, and fans throughout my career,” the screenshot.

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Retirement status, I think retirement taken too early if it's true.#KLRahul #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/CEATw2sse4

— Gopal jee (@gopaljee11176) August 23, 2024 🚨Breaking🚨: KL Rahul announces retirement from professional cricket #KLRahul #retirement pic.twitter.com/VVFXYwrZ0B

— Chicken_ka_Leg (@Akshat900111491) August 22, 2024 The truth is completely different. KL Rahul has not retired from professional cricket.

Rahul in his Instagram story had only written: “I have an announcement to make, stay tuned…”.

A few accounts have been spreading false information by sharing fake quotes and claiming the right-handed batsman is retiring from professional cricket.

#KLRahul Indian team's brilliant batsman KL Rahul has announced his retirement on his Instagram page and then deleted it after some time..!😭 pic.twitter.com/zyTVPe4jrB

— Kapil Choudhary (@kapuchoudhary25) August 23, 2024 Advertisement Rahul’s last international match for India was the second ODI against Sri Lanka on 4 August. He will next be seen in action in the Duleep Trophy. The Lucknow Super Giants player has not been enjoying the best of the times in international cricket, having lost his spot in the T20I side. He also faces competition from the likes of Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel in the other two formats.

There are also rumours circulating that LSG might release him before the IPL mega auction for the 2025 season.

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