KL Rahul was not retained by the Lucknow Super Veterans after his notorious episode with the owner, Sanjeev Goenka.
The saga between KL Rahul and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has taken a turn in the batter’s favor. What began as a drama in IPL 2024, where Rahul faced humiliation, has seen his redemption in IPL 2025. This story is more thrilling than any Bollywood script, with all the twists and turns. After leading his new franchise, Delhi Capitals (DC), to a victory against his former team, LSG, KL Rahul has had the last laugh. write it better
KL Rahul walk away from Sanjiv Goenka
After the match, Sanjiv Goenka walked towards KL Rahul to shake hands and talk. However, not forgetting the treatment from his former owner, the DC batter walked away without showing any interest in speaking to Goenka.
Sanjiv Goenka’s regretful reaction
After KL Rahul hit the winning six, Goenka’s reaction suggested that he might be regretting letting go of Rahul. The former LSG captain had led the team to two playoffs. However, when the owner and captain didn’t get along, they parted ways before the IPL 2025 auction. LSG brought in new captain Rishabh Pant, who has yet to be effective this season.
What happened between KL Rahul and Sanjiv Goenka?
Last year, KL was also part of a heated on-field exchange with owner Sanjiv Goenka following Sunrisers Hyderabad’s dominant win over LSG. Goenka’s hand gestures indicated that he was likely scolding the then-LSG captain for the team’s poor performance.
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