KL Rahul announces retirement? Fake Instagram post by cricketer goes viral

India’s star wicketkeeper KL Rahul stunned cricket fans on August 22 with a social media post regarding his retirement from international cricket.

Rahul, who recently returned to the Indian squad for the ODI series against Sri Lanka, started with a line that read, “I have an important announcement to make.”

Following this, another image made the rounds on his Instagram channel, in which a series of words appeared, which would have confirmed his retirement.

The second image read: “After much consideration, I have decided to announce my retirement from professional cricket. This decision has not been an easy one to make as the sport has been a big part of my life for many years.”

“I am deeply grateful for the support and encouragement of my family, friends, teammates and fans throughout my career. The experiences and memories I have gained on and off the field are truly invaluable. I am honored to have represented my country and played alongside so many talented individuals.”

“While I am excited for the new chapter that awaits me, I will always cherish my time spent in the game. Thank you all for being a part of this incredible journey,” he added.

Although the post appears to be real and posted by KL Rahul, its authenticity has not yet been certified.

Here are some reactions from Internet users:

Someone wrote on X: “Waiting for your announcement, champ KL Rahul.”

Another wrote: “KL Rahul International Cricket if sanyas nhi lena chahiye.”

Someone commented: “Why so much hate on KL Rahul…he can make a big comeback.”

A fourth commented: “I urge everyone to stop spreading rumours about Rahul’s retirement. It’s simply not true. He hasn’t retired so let’s not waste time with baseless speculations.”

Meanwhile, Rahul will be seen in action in the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2024, which is scheduled to begin on September 5.