Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra opined that KL Rahul should be LSG's first retention ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. "You won't get him for ₹18 crore in any case...If KL Rahul goes to...auction, he'll take ₹18 crore for sure," he added. Aakash said Rahul is the "face of the franchise" and the captain needs to remain for "continuity, love and relationship".