In a must win crucial match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants faced a huge defeat which not just affected their chances of qualifying for playoffs but also the team is now likely out of the league owing to their second lowest NRR in the points table. SRH dominated Lucknow throughout the match, first SRH bowlers restricted them on just 165 runs that too on the ground like Hyderabad. Then the one of the most successful duo of IPL 2024 chased the target in just 9.4 overs with humongous strike rates.
Meanwhile, in the post match on field scenes, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka seen animated & angry at KL Rahul, discussing over the match or overall standings of the team. KL Rahul was seen silent and apologetic throughout the conversation. Cricket circles & fans have highly criticised Sanjiv Goenka's behaivior towards Rahul and marked it 'unacceptable.'
Watch camera footage of Sajiv Goenka fumes on KL Rahul on the field:
A player of such calibre KL Rahul needing to bear the wrath of the team owner on field in national media is depressing to say the least ! #pathetic
— Mahi (@mahiban4u) May 8, 2024
U guys are disappointed - we get it ! Talk it out in a team meeting behind closed doors fgs !
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League stage of IPL 2024 is taking a turn towards business end and all the teams, players & even owners are on the toes as each and every win is important for the teams to qualify for the playoffs. This can be a primary reason for LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka to splash all the heat right away in front of hundreds of cameras and eyeballs. Though this behaivior is truly unacceptable and sends wrong message in the public and KL Rahul is a senior Indian cricket who comes with a huge reputation, no one would like to see him sorry for having one bad game.