India, March 17 -- KL Rahul continues to carry star value in the IPL even after falling out of India's T20I plans. A dependable figure in ODIs and Tests, he has faced questions about his strike rate in the shortest format, which has affected how his IPL performances have been viewed in recent seasons. The former Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants captain has now taken up a role as a wicketkeeper-batter with the Delhi Capitals, without leadership duties, but his batting position last season became a major talking point. The wicketkeeper batter has often expressed his desire to get back into India's T20I side, and the upcoming season of IPL will be extremely crucial for him to present his case in front of selectors.

Meanwhile, former Ch...