IPL team Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka looked quite angry after the crushing 10-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Goenka was seen having a conversation with captain KL Rahul on the field, during which the seriousness of the matter could be understood from his body language.
Last night in IPL 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head handed Lucknow Super Giants an embarrassing 10-wicket defeat in an incredible run-chase. After this, Lucknow franchise owner Sanjeev Goenka was seen talking to captain KL Rahul near the team dugout for a long time. Anger could be seen on Goenka’s face. What conversation took place between the two could not be heard, but after watching the video it is certain that KL Rahul’s class was organized. Now this video is becoming increasingly viral on social media, seeing which fans are going crazy.
Huge uproar on social media
Frustrated with the defeat, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka’s disrespectful behavior towards an international player is beyond comprehension. Goenka probably forgot the spirit of the game. Well, this is the first time that such a ridiculous action has been taken by any IPL franchise with the players on the field. Now despite the poor performance, people have come out in support of KL Rahul on social media.
Why discuss behind closed doors in front of the world?
When this animated conversation between Sanjiv Goenka and KL Rahul was being telecasted live, the on-air commentators also gave their opinions on the whole matter. Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris said, ‘Such conversations should always happen behind closed doors. Many of the cameras don’t leave anything behind. Now KL Rahul will go to many programs like prize ceremonies and press conferences, probably explaining what was being discussed, Rahul has done a good job by keeping himself calm here.
KL Rahul made a lot of mistakes
When the coin toss fell in favor of KL Rahul, without wasting any time he decided to bat first, after which experienced pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar spoiled the entire plan of Hyderabad. He took two wickets for seven runs in the powerplay. Lucknow made 27/2, the lowest score in its powerplay history. Captain KL Rahul looked very defensive, due to which the team took its total beyond 50 runs in the 10th over. Rahul also got out in the same over. He scored 29 runs on 33 balls. This was the first time that his strike rate remained below 100 even after playing 30-plus balls. Young Ayush Badoni scored 55 runs on 30 balls and with the help of experienced Nicholas Puran’s unbeaten inning of 48 runs on 26 balls, Lucknow was able to score 165/4, which Hyderabad achieved in just 9.4 overs without losing any wickets.