After a tough loss to SRH on Wednesday, LSG's owner, Sanjiv Goenka had a heated exchange with captain KL Rahul, which stired debate amongst fans.
Sanjiv Goenka had a public fume with LSG captain KL Rahul following the team's 10-wicket loss to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) post match on Wednesday
The loss left the LSG camp visibly disheartened, with Goenka, Rahul, and their teammates facing a significant setback in their IPL 2024 playoff hopes.
SRH set a new T20 record by chasing down LSG's target of 165 runs in just 9.4 overs, thanks to an explosive opening partnership of Travis Head & Abhishek Sharma.
KL Rahul received criticism for his conservative approach, as LSG struggled during the powerplay, scoring only 27 runs and losing two wickets.
The loss to SRH significantly damaged LSG's chances of reaching the IPL 2024 playoffs, creating a sense of urgency within the team.
Fans were upset with Goenka's public criticism of Rahul, arguing that the discussion should have taken place in private rather than on a boundary rope.
Moreover, some fans also suggested that KL Rahul should leave LSG due to disrespect received from the franchise owner.