IPL 2020: KL Rahul eager to learn Virat Kohli & MS Dhoni's captaincy techniques

KL Rahul has termed Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli as 'most inspiring cricketers' and gone on to say that he wishes to emulate cricketing megastars in captaincy aspect. Rahul will be making his captaincy debut in upcoming edition of IPL for 2014 finalists Kings XI Punjab. 

Dhoni has been leading Chennai Super Kings since inception of marquee tournament in 2008 and has led m to three IPL (2010, 2011 & 2018) as well as two CLT20 (2010 & 2014) titles respectively. Kohli on or hand has been captaining Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2013 edition and had led RCB to final in 2016 season. 

'Most inspiring cricketers': KL Rahul

“Of course. y have been most inspiring cricketers and leaders in last 10 years at least. Having opportunity to play under m is a great learning. Both (Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni) are completely different individuals and lead team differently. But ir passion for team is same, y always want to win and push team toger. I also want to use same approach with my team and look to lead from front. It should feel like a team, it should feel like family", said Rahul while speaking to India Today.

KL Rahul in IPL 2020

Karnataka cricketer will be leading KXIP in IPL 2020 that will be played in UAE from September 19 to vember 10. Rahul was roped in by 2014 finalists during IPL 2018 Auctions after he was released by three-time finalists Royal Challengers Bangalore along with Windies power-hitter Chris Gayle and has been instrumental with bat for Punjab franchise in last two editions of tournament.

Rahul will be succeeding veteran off-spinner Ravichandran  Ashwin who had led side in previous two seasons. Test specialist was released in last year's auctions and will w be trying his luck in Delhi Capitals. KXIP has t made it to playoffs since 2014 edition and had to be satisfied finishing as wooden-spooners on most of occasions. y will be hoping to secure a playoff berth this time around as ir hunt for a maiden silverware continues.

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