Why KL Rahul not captaining LSG vs Punjab, but playing as....

Supporters were surprised to witness wicketkeeper-batsman Nicholas Pooran, rather than the usual captain KL Rahul, making his way to the center for the toss against Punjab Kings at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday. Following Pooran's triumph in the toss and his decision to opt for batting first against Punjab Kings, the interim captain provided clarification regarding KL Rahul's absence from leading the side against Punjab Kings.