 "KL Rahul and Sanjiv Goenka's conversation in public did not go down well with fans and experts. Image: Screenshot")
In Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, a major controversy unfolded when Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjeev Goenka was caught having a tense discussion with captain KL Rahul after their defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Chasing 166, SRH got to the victory line in just 9.4 overs, winning by 10 wickets. The post-match confrontation between Goenka and Rahul sparked much discussion among fans and experts alike.
LSG spinner Amit Mishra, in a conversation with YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra, revealed what went down during the controversial incident which many had dubbed disrespectful to the player.
“He (Goenka) was disappointed. We lost two back-to-back matches very badly. Against KKR, we lost by some 90-100 runs and against SRH, the match was finished within 10 overs. It felt like we were bowling them during a net practice session. If I am so angry about it, will someone who has actually put money into the team not feel angry?,” Amit Mishra said at the podcast.
“It was not a huge deal. But I later came to know that he said that the bowling was very bad and the team should have shown some fight. It looked like you have completely surrendered. But I feel people and media hyped it up a bit,” he added regarding the KL Rahul-Sanjiv Goenka controversy.
Reports have hinted at KL Rahul not being retained by LSG for IPL 2025, although no official announcement has been made.
Mishra suggested that the team should seek a captain with a strong T20 mindset and a selfless approach, hinting at the possibility of a new skipper.
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