Rahul led the Lucknow franchise from IPL 2022-24. However, the franchise failed to reach the playoffs in IPL 2024 and a lot of questions were raised on Rahul's strike rate. LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka's animated chat with Rahul during the 2024 edition also made a lot of noise. Hence, his exit was always on the cards. After his departure, Rahul reacted on X with a heartfelt post. He wrote on the social media platform, "Grateful to the coaches, teammates and the fans who made this journey with LSG unforgettable. Thank you for the trust, memories, energy and unwavering support. Here's to new beginnings!"