Delhi Capitals (DC) star KL Rahul has opened up about his memorable ‘Kantara celebration’ during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, a gesture that continues to make waves as the IPL 2026 trade window approaches. The batter revealed that the celebration was more than just on-field flair, it was his way of making a statement amid speculation about a possible return to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Rahul, 33, who scored an unbeaten 93 off 53 balls against RCB at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 10, mimicked the iconic ‘Kantara’ celebration after his match-winning knock. “It wasn’t planned,” Rahul told the YouTube channel 2 Sloggers. “There was a lot happening off the field, and I felt I needed to make a statement. Bengaluru is my home ground, where my cricket journey began, and I

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