After Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced a crushing defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), owner Sanjiv Goenka was captured on camera having an intense conversation with the team’s skipper, K L Rahul, and head coach Justin Langer.
SRH’s Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma tore through LSG’s bowling attack, easily chasing down the target set by LSG in under 10 overs.
In the video that circulated online, Goenka appeared visibly upset, expressing his frustration to K L Rahul and Justin Langer. Many viewers criticised the timing of this conversation, suggesting that such discussions should happen behind closed doors, especially after a loss when emotions are running high.
Some commentators echoed these sentiments too, emphasising the need for privacy in such matters.
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Ravi Shastri’s remarks about the authority of team owners in making decisions, particularly regarding captaincy changes, resonated in light of this incident.
Shameful behaviour by Sanjeev Goenka. He is Indian Player should be respected.Shameful Behaviour. KL Rahul Should go to Better Team Like CSK KKR Or SRH and Immediately leave LSG #IPL2024 #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/04Js6CbVSO
— ཌI°•ѴƖѴᏋᏦ•°Iད (@Vivekkeshwani8) May 9, 2024
The apparent displeasure cited by Sanjiv Goenka following LSG’s significant loss to SRH, where they were defeated by 10 wickets, has sparked debate across social media platforms.
The defeat against SRH marked a historic low for the LSG, with the SRH achieving the most dominating win in IPL history in terms of balls to spare.
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As a successful industrialist who invested heavily in the LSG franchise, Sanjiv Goenka’s attachment to the team is evident. Despite previous successes, including reaching the playoffs in the first two seasons under Rahul’s captaincy, LSG has faced challenges this year and currently sits sixth among the ten IPL teams.
Throughout the match, Sanjiv Goenka was visibly invested in the game, closely following the action. However, his emotions seemed to take over after the loss, leading to a heated exchange with KL Rahul and Justin Langer.
The broadcaster described the interaction as an “animated reaction from the LSG camp,” indicating the intensity of the conversation.
While K L Rahul and Justin Langer remained composed during the exchange, the incident has raised questions about the dynamics between team owners, players, and coaches in the IPL.
In conclusion, while such incidents may not be commonplace on national television, they serve as a reminder of the challenges and pressures faced by individuals in leadership positions within professional sports franchises.
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