The IPL 2024 season was not a pleasant one for the franchise, as they had one of their worst performances ever. A mega auction is set to happen ahead of IPL 2025, and several players' future will be decided as the franchise needs to make the amends on whom to keep and release.  KL Rahul Expresses Desire to Remain with LSG, Management Awaits New Policies | Reports The meeting between KL Rahul and Sanjiv Goenka in Kolkata has sparked a lot of chatter among the fans. After the post-match incident in the IPL, it was believed that the senior India stumper would be on his way out of the Lucknow-based franchise. However, some recent developments from PTI say otherwise, as KL Rahul looks to be interested in staying with the team. However, the LSG management is in a retention dilemma at the moment, and they are currently waiting for the new policies to be made public by the BCCI. "Yes, Rahul came to Kolkata and met Dr Goenka at RPG head office. He has clearly told Dr Goenka that he wants to be retained. However, till BCCI comes up with retention policy, LSG management wouldn't want to chalk out their plans. India's KL Rahul delivers a pep talk to the Lucknow Super Giants' Playing XI during the IPL 2024 match between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Rajasthan Royals at the Ekana Sports City | Image: BCCI"Look, Rahul wants retention but till LSG knows how many are to be retained and what's the new purse, they can't commit anyone," an IPL Governing Council member said to PTI in conditions of anonymity.  Rohit Sharma Backed Him Up After the T20WC Snub The Lucknow Super Giants had a disastrous season following Gautam Gambhir's departure. The franchise failed to stand up to the standards they delivered in the preceding seasons, having seven wins and the same amount of losses. With the IPL set to host a mega auction before the 2025 season, LSG will aim to fortify their team and keep themselves in contention for the title.