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The Indian Premier League is no stranger to blockbuster trade buzz, and this time it's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stirring the pot. The franchise is reportedly eyeing star batter and wicketkeeper KL Rahul in a sensational trade move ahead of IPL 2026. But while the ambition is bold, reality paints a far different picture.

Here's why the dream of seeing Rahul in KKR's purple and gold may remain just that, a dream.

The first major stumbling block? KKR simply doesn't have a marquee player to match KL Rahul's value. According to a TOI report, Delhi Capitals, who bought Rahul for Rs 14 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, see little bene...