Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) star Krishnappa Gowtham has dropped truth bomb on animated exchange between LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain KL Rahul during the IPL 2024
Krishnappa Gowtham's shocking revelation on KL Rahul-Sanjeev Goenka's episode in IPL 2024
Following a 10-wicket defeat against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 8 in IPL 2024, Sanjiv Goenka entered the field and engaged in a heated confrontation with Rahul. The incident was captured on camera, showing the owner berating the captain and head coach Justin Langer. This behavior sparked outrage among fans, who condemned Goenka's actions towards the team captain.
The confrontation between Sanjiv Goenka and KL Rahul created a lot of buzz which witnessed all sorts of commentary from players to coaches and cricket pundits. Some reports even suggested that Rahul's captaincy was under scrutiny, and he might be removed before the start of the next season.
KL Rahul didn’t take the owner’s side or the players’ side: Krishnappa Gowtham
Krishnappa Gowtham, who played in the match against SRH and had the lowest economy among LSG bowlers, has now shared his perspective on the incident. In an interview with CricTracker, Gowtham revealed that Goenka was extremely disappointed with LSG's defeat and lashed out at KL Rahul. However, Rahul maintained his composure and listened to Goenka's criticism before explaining the team's performance.
“He [franchise owner Sanjeev Goenka] was a little disappointed with the way [we] lost the game. Any human will have emotions and will go through that rollercoaster. KL being KL, he kept his calm. He heard him out. He didn’t take either of the side. He didn’t take the owner’s side or the players’ side. He kept his calm and was listening to everything because he had to analyse it before explaining it [to Goenka on what went wrong],” Gowtham said.
Gowtham acknowledged that Sanjiv Goenka was emotionally charged but justified his actions by explaining that he had invested significant time and effort into the team. This investment, coupled with the team's disappointing performance, likely contributed to Goenka's emotional reaction.
"It was a little animated but I think a person who has invested a lot of time and effort in the team and to see the way we lost that game. I think it shows the kind of passion he has for the team and the values he has for the team. He wants us to win everything and he wants us to enjoy that. [The loss] disappointed him and that’s why he reacted the way he reacted,” Gowtham added.
Recently, during a press conference, Sanjiv Goenka confirmed Zaheer Khan as LSG's new team mentor, replacing Gautam Gambhir. However, Goenka was also posed with questions on KL Rahul's future with the franchise, to which refused to comment. But he did emphasized that Rahul remains an integral part of LSG family.
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