After Lucknow Super Giants’ humiliating defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, team owner Sanjiv Goenka engaged in a public display of displeasure with captain KL Rahul. This incident has drawn criticism from former cricketers like Mike Hesson and Graeme Smith. They argue that such conversations should remain private and suggest a gap in quality between the two teams.
Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul expressed his disappointment with their below-par total but acknowledged the extraordinary performance of Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma in chasing down the target with ease. Rahul stated that they were short by 40-50 runs and even a total of 250 might not have been safe against the destructive duo who made it look effortless. SRH’s record-breaking chase in just 9.4 overs showcased their dominance and propelled them to third place in the standings.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced a devastating 10-wicket loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), jeopardizing their playoff chances. The dismal performance of LSG bowlers and top-order batters prompted owner Sanjeev Goenka to express his frustrations publicly with skipper KL Rahul, sending shockwaves through the team. Despite an initial partnership between Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran, LSG’s feeble total was easily chased down by SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, who smashed several records. Rahul’s lackluster performance and Goenka’s unusual display of anger have raised concerns within the LSG camp as they prepare for two crucial matches in their pursuit of a playoff berth.
KL Rahul, the flamboyant Indian batter, opens up about his journey from being perceived primarily as a Test player to becoming an indispensable part of India’s white-ball teams. Rahul attributes his transformation to his hard work and the opportunity to showcase his skills in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2016.
Former Australian pacer Brett Lee has raised concerns over KL Rahul’s batting intent following Lucknow Super Giants’ disappointing loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing IPL 2024. Rahul, who missed out on a spot in India’s T20 World Cup squad, failed to inspire his team against KKR, contributing a sluggish 25 off 21 balls.
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will face off in a critical IPL 2024 match on Tuesday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. LSG, led by KL Rahul, enters the contest after a disappointing seven-wicket defeat against the Rajasthan Royals. MI, on the other hand, narrowly lost to the Delhi Capitals by 10 runs. Both teams are eager to secure a victory to improve their positions in the tournament standings. Currently, LSG sits at the fifth position with five wins in nine matches, while MI occupies the ninth spot with only three victories.
The Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has expressed its disappointment over the omission of their captain, KL Rahul, from the Indian cricket team’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. In a social media post, LSG shared a picture of Rahul with the caption ‘Our No.1 Since Day Zero,’ highlighting his importance to the team.
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has picked his ideal squad for India’s T20 World Cup squad, excluding notable names like Sanju Samson, KL Rahul, and Ruturaj Gaikwad. Pathan’s squad features Yashasvi Jaiswal as Rohit Sharma’s opening partner, followed by Virat Kohli at No. 3 and Suryakumar Yadav at No. 4. Rishabh Pant is Pathan’s chosen wicketkeeper, leaving out Samson and Rahul. Ruturaj Gaikwad, despite his strong IPL performance, misses out due to Jaiswal’s aggressive batting style. Pathan also includes Shivam Dube as the third all-rounder, along with Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal are the two frontline spinners, with Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh forming the pace attack.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain KL Rahul hailed Marcus Stoinis’ match-winning century against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), acknowledging that the home team’s 210-4 was at least 30 runs above par on the Chepauk track. Despite Ruturaj Gaikwad’s century for CSK, Stoinis’ 124* off 63 balls guided LSG to a six-wicket victory.
In the wake of Lucknow Super Giants’ victory over Chennai Super Kings, skipper KL Rahul acknowledged the exceptional performance of Marcus Stoinis, who scored an unbeaten 124 runs off 63 balls. Rahul also recognized the impact of the ‘Impact Player’ rule, which allows teams to substitute players mid-match, in the modern era of T20 cricket, where strike rates play a crucial role.
