IPL 2024: Netizens blast LSG owner Sanjeev Goenka for publicly showing displeasure over KL Rahul’s loss after SRH

Disappointment turned into an argument after that Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Wednesday night. While the 10-wicket loss was a tough pill to swallow for LSG fans, what grabbed the headlines was a video that went viral on social media. The clip showed the LSG owner Sanjeev Goenka engaged in a heated discussion with the captain KL Rahul after the game.

Cameras Capture Tense Exchange

After the one-sided defeat, cameras captured Goenka visibly upset in the stands, having a seemingly emotional conversation with Rahul. Reports suggest that Goenka was unhappy with some on-field decisions taken by the captain during the match. The public nature of the exchange has left many fans questioning Goenka’s approach.

Netizens Express Disapproval

The video created a stir on social media, with many netizens criticizing Goenka for publicly reprimanding Rahul.

Critics argued that such displays of anger undermined party morale and should have been handled privately. Some comments suggested that the public criticism could lower Rahul’s confidence, especially with important matches remaining. IPL 2024 season.

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While some fans acknowledged Goenka’s right to be disappointed with his performance, the overwhelming sentiment on the internet demanded a classier approach. Many opinions urged Goenka to face the party’s faults from within and maintain unity in the society.

Here is the fan reaction:

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka behaved rudely to KL Rahul after LSG lost badly. Goenka forgot the spirit of the game. No owner has ever behaved so rudely even after a huge loss. #SRHvLSG #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/rtAx8paeVG

– Ujjwal 🇮🇳 (@ujjwal2332) May 9, 2024

Unprofessional and unacceptable behavior by the talented Goenka #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/iDWVtjiSpt

– Ashish (@error040290) May 9, 2024

KL Rahul is seen in a big business meeting with his Boss Goenka for inspection.

This is unacceptable behavior 😡#KLRahul #SRHvLSG #SRHvsLSG pic.twitter.com/twyNVnTOGn

– Ex Bhakt (@exbhakt_) May 9, 2024

After this public spat under the cameras, I am sure that KL Rahul will leave LSG next year. Big money ride in IPL and you understand the frustration as an owner but you talk a lot about Sanjiv Goenka as a manager !!

Never wash your dirty clothes in public pic.twitter.com/ilKV8UltDb

— Yo Yo Funny Singh (@moronhumor) May 8, 2024

Deplorable behavior by club owners #LSG You don’t have the bloody rights to do that shit in front of a live stream #KLRAHUL He deserves to be in the beast franchise
Shame on you Mr Goenka pic.twitter.com/WGDykgAWtq

– Thanos (@father_of_demon) May 9, 2024

Very unprofessional and disrespectful behavior of LSG owner Goenka to captain #KLRahul. There is a polite way to express criticism and displeasure. #TravisHead he is in a completely different mode, no one can stop him. 🙂🙂#SRHvsLSG #LSGvsSRH
pic.twitter.com/7QMhZ4qpQa pic.twitter.com/580s77CJTv

– Juned Alam (@heyyJuned) May 9, 2024

Money can’t teach you Manners.

Leaders praise publicly and criticize privately.

Unprofessional and unacceptable behavior of #Goenka with #KLRahul

Just imagine the level of humiliation and humiliation his employees have to face. #SRHvLSG
pic.twitter.com/fuRcHLB6WR

— Neetu Khandelwal (@T_Investor_) May 9, 2024

LSG owner Sanjeev Goenka’s body language was negative when he chatted with KL Rahul after the match. The disappointment after such a loss is obvious, but the owners should not do this in public with cameras around. KL didn’t have a good day, but I feel for him here. pic.twitter.com/ycZfzjMrvY

– Zucker Doctor (@DoctorLFC) May 8, 2024

Impact on the LSG Campaign

The effects of this incident on LSG’s remaining IPL campaign remains to be seen. It is imperative that the club’s management and players deal with this situation effectively and move forward in a united manner if they are to achieve their play-off ambitions.

After the heavy defeat in Hyderabad, LSG’s run rate dropped to 0.769, which had a major impact on their playoff hopes.

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