IPL 2024: What did Sanjiv Goenka say to LSG captain KL Rahul? Amit Mishra reveals
Xtra Time Web Desk: 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.
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“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.
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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.
“It does not matter if he is in the Indian team or not. But a person who has the right mentality for T20s should be the captain. Someone who plays for the team should be captain. I am sure LSG will look for a better captain,” Mishra said.
