Recently in an episode of Aap Ki Adalat, Indian wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant weighed in on what he felt about the controversy that took place during the IPL where LSG owner Sanjeev Goenka and Captain KL Rahul were seen in a heated exchange of words.
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IPL 2024: Blame Game In LSG Camp After Loss To DC As KL Rahul Slams Team | cricket news
Lucknow Super Giants suffered third consecutive loss in IPL 2024 going down against Delhi Capitals (DC) by 19 runs. LSG captain KL Rahul pinpointed the team’s struggles in the powerplay as the primary reason for their position in the league. Reflecting on the match, Rahul emphasized, “Losing a lot of wickets in the powerplay was the big reason why we are in this position.” Despite a valiant effort from Nicholas Pooran and Arshad Khan, Lucknow Super Giants fell short, succumbing to a 19-run defeat at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Coming to the match, DC, opting to bat first, posted a big total of 208/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Stubbs and Abhishek Porel spearheaded the innings with fine fifties, propelling their team to a formidable total. Naveen-ul-Haq emerged as the top bowler for Lucknow Super Giants, claiming figures of 2/51.
In response, Lucknow Super Giants faced early setbacks, finding themselves at 44/4. However, resilient half-centuries from Nicholas Pooran and Arshad Khan kept their hopes alive. Despite their efforts, the relentless bowling performance from Delhi Capitals restricted Lucknow Super Giants to 189/9 by the end of their innings.
Rahul lamented the missed opportunity, stating, “When we got JFM out in the first over we should have capitalized, but they – Hope and Porel – showed a lot of intent.” He acknowledged the significance of a solid start in setting the stage for their power-hitters like Stoinis and Pooran.
Expressing disappointment, Rahul highlighted a recurring issue throughout the season, “We keep losing a lot of wickets in the powerplay, we never get a solid start to get the likes of Stoinis and Pooran in.” This consistent struggle to establish a solid foundation has hindered Lucknow Super Giants’ performance in the league.
With this defeat, Delhi Capitals climbed to the fifth position in the standings, concluding their season with seven wins and 14 points. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants slipped to seventh place, managing six wins and 12 points. The fate of both teams’ playoff aspirations now hangs in the balance, contingent upon the outcomes of the remaining fixtures involving other franchises.
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Sanjiv Goenka Invites KL Rahul Home For Dinner, Hugs Him As PIC Goes Viral
LSG play DC today in IPL 2024. KL Rahul will captain the side. He met team owner Sanjiv Goenka last night and ended the rumors of the rift between the two.
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DC vs LSG Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today’s Delhi Capitals Vs Lucknow Super Giants In Arun Jaitley Stadium, 730PM IST, Delhi | cricket news
Delhi Capitals (DC) face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2024 clash today. A lot happened after the last LSG clash at Lucknow as their team owner Sanjiv Goenka seemingly yelled at captain KL Rahul and the incident was caught on camera. After that video went viral, many India fans displayed their own displeasure at seeing and Indian player being mistreated like that in public view. The rumors began that Rahul may be dropped as captain after this season. There was a report that Rahul had not traveled with the team to Delhi for the match. But assistant coach Lance Klusener put all these rumors to rest when he said that there is not talk of change in captaincy within the Lucknow camp.
Hopefully, we will see a KL Rahul-Rishabh Pant face-off in a match which is of utmost importance to both. Both LSG and DC have an outside chance to qualify for the playoffs, Their hopes are dependent on other match results as well. But firstly, they need to win their own games and hopefully, with a big margin.
KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant can be good choices in your Dream11 team for this game. Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tristan Stubbs and Ayush Badoni are also must-haves in your fantasy team. Fraser-McGurk can even be your captain in this match.
DC vs LSG: Probable Playing 11s
Delhi Capitals Predicted XI: Prithvi Shaw, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Shai Hope, Tristan Stubbs, Rishabh Pant (c) (wk), Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed.
Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI: KL Rahul (c/wk), Arshin Kulkarni, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ashton Turner, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan.
DC vs LSG DREAM 11 PREDICTION
WICKET KEEPERS: Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran
BATTERS: Jake Fraser-McGurk(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ayush Badoni
ALL ROUNDERS: Axar Patel, Marcus Stoinis
BOWLERS: Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed
DC vs LSG: Squads
Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara.
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Shamar Joseph, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, K. Gowtham, Arshin Kulkarni, M. Siddharth, Ashton Turner, Matt Henry, Mohd. Arshad Khan.
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What Was Reason Behind LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka’s Outburst Against KL Rahul? , cricket news
The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium witnessed high-octane drama that transcended the boundary ropes on Wednesday night. The Lucknow Super Giants were at the receiving end of a merciless onslaught by the Sunrisers Hyderabad, who chased down a modest 166-run target in just 9.4 overs without losing a wicket. However, the real fireworks were yet to come.
This is what happens when a beautiful game turns into a business. #SanjivGoenka’s petty and arrogant behavior is unacceptable. #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/Q7VKyrDJ3p
— Dhirendra Pratap Singh (@dheerendra075) May 9, 2024 Stunned Silence Turns to Confrontation
As the rejected LSG players made their way back to the dressing room, owner Sanjiv Goenka couldn’t hide his displeasure. Cameras captured an animated Goenka cornering skipper KL Rahul, unleashing a torrent of words that left viewers speechless. The usually composed Rahul looked rattled as his boss launched into an animated dressing-down.
Batting Approach Under the Microscope
According to reports, Goenka took issue with LSG’s lack of intent while batting first. On a decent batting surface, the visitors could only muster 165/4 from their 20 overs. Rahul’s ultra-defensive 29 off 33 balls in the powerplay drew particular ire, as it failed to capitalize on the field restrictions. In stark contrast, SRH openers Travis Head (89* off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (75 off 28) went berserk, their blistering knocks a masterclass in modern batting aggression. Their strike rates of 296 and 267 respectively left LSG’s bowlers utterly demoralized.
Mount Captaincy Pressure
While the defeat itself was galling, Goenka’s outburst hinted at deeper underlying issues. Rahul, the most expensive player in the IPL at ₹17 crore, has underperformed as both batter and skipper this season. With LSG’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread, the heat is well and truly on. Murmurs of a potential captaincy change have begun doing the rounds, with Rahul’s position far from secure. The Indian Express reported that while no decision has been taken yet, the management may consider allowing Rahul to focus solely on batting for the remaining games.
Owner’s History of Bold Decisions
For the Lucknow franchise, this isn’t uncharted territory. In 2017, when Goenka owned the Rising Pune Supergiant, he made the audacious call to remove MS Dhoni as captain midway through the season, handing over the reins to Steve Smith. While Dhoni accepted the harsh call with grace, Goenka’s brash move drew heavy criticism, with many questioning his handling of an Indian cricket icon. If recent events are anything to go by, the RPG Group’s chairman isn’t one to shy away from tough decisions.
Road Ahead Uncertain
As the dust settles on this latest controversy, all eyes will be on how LSG navigates the choppy waters ahead. Rahul’s future, both as captain and with the franchise, seems clouded in uncertainty. For a team that finished as runners-up last year, LSG’s dramatic implosion has been a rude reality check. Whether Goenka’s confrontational approach catalyzes a turnaround or plunges the team into further disarray remains to be seen. One thing is certain: the drama at LSG is far from over, ensuring the franchise remains firmly in the spotlight, for better or worse, as the IPL juggernaut rolls on.
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Blame Game In LSG Camp After Huge Defeat Against KKR In IPL 2024, Captain KL Rahul Says THIS | cricket news
It was a night of sheer dominance as the Kolkata Knight Riders unleashed fury at the Ekana Stadium, crushing the Lucknow Super Giants by a staggering 98 runs. With this resounding victory, KKR has surged to the top of the IPL 2024 points table, leaving their opponents to ponder over a dismal performance. The fireworks commenced right from the outset as KKR’s dynamic opening duo of Sunil Narine and Phil Salt launched an all-out assault. Narine, in particular, was in blistering form, smashing an explosive 81 off just 39 deliveries, including 6 towering sixes. Salt’s breezy 43 complemented Narine’s onslaught perfectly, propelling KKR to a scorching 70/0 in the powerplay.
Ramandeep Rains Sixes
Just when LSG thought they had weathered the storm, Ramandeep Singh uncorked his magic. The hard-hitting all-rounder plundered 25 runs off a mere 6 balls, raining sixes at will. His cameo, laced with audacious stroke-play, added insult to LSG’s injuries, as KKR amassed a formidable 235/6 – a total that would test the mettle of any batting lineup.
LSG Crumbles Under Scoreboard Pressure
Chasing a daunting target of 236, the Lucknow Super Giants faltered from the outset, succumbing to the mounting scoreboard pressure. Despite a promising start from captain KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis, the middle-order capitulated in spectacular fashion, losing 9 wickets for a mere 67 runs. Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy were the wreckers-in-chief, sharing 6 wickets between them as LSG folded for a paltry 137, handing KKR a resounding 98-run victory.
Rahul Rues Lacklustre Showing
In the post-match presentation, a dejected KL Rahul lamented his team’s poor all-round performance. “It was a poor performance overall from us. Our bowlers couldn’t handle the pressure from Narine and Salt in the powerplay, and we gave away 20-30 runs too many,” he rued. Rahul acknowledged the immense challenge of chasing such a colossal target, admitting, “Once you’re chasing a big score like that, the pressure can get to you, and that’s what happened to us.”
LSG’s skipper, however, vowed to learn from this humiliating defeat, stating, “The sooner we learn from our mistakes, the better it will be for our young squad.” KKR’s Shreyas Iyer, on the other hand, was all praise for his team’s clinical display. “Our batters did an outstanding job, especially Narine and Ramandeep, who took the game away from LSG. And then our bowlers were simply sensational, never allowing their batters to gain any momentum,” he beamed. As the IPL 2024 campaign intensifies, this resounding victory has undoubtedly announced KKR’s arrival as a force to be reckoned with. For LSG, however, it was a harsh reality check, one that will demand a swift response if they are to bounce back strongly in this highly competitive tournament.
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India Vs England 5th Test Playing 11s: Will KL Rahul And Jasprit Bumrah Return For Dharamsala Test? What We Know So Far | cricket news
India’s wicketkeeper and batsman KL Rahul played just one Test before he was ruled out of the second due to an issue in his quadriceps. He was rested in Visakhapatnam but even after a long gap before the Rajkot game, Rahul was only at 90 percent fitness and BCCI didn’t risk including him in the squad. He has not attained full fitness yet and also missed the Ranchi Test. As per a new report on Cricbuzz, Rahul’s participation in Dharamsala is still unclear as the batsman has flown to London for an expert opinion on his injury.
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Rahul is still feeling pain in his right quadriceps for which he had undergone a surgery in London. He made his comeback in Asia Cup 2023 after which he successfully played in the ODI World Cup and in South Africa. But the pain is back and BCCI as well as National Croquet Academy (NCA) don’t want to take any risks with him as the cricketer is of utmost importance to them.
With India already 3-1 up in the series, BCCI might not want to take any risk with a 90 percent fit Rahul. It has also been reported that one more batter and one bowler might be rested in Dharamsala as BCCI looks to manage workload of players.
The good news for Jasprit Bumrah fans is that he is likely to return for the Dharamshala Test. This is the ground which offers assistance to the Pacers and for the first time in the series we might get to see three paces in both the playing 11s.
No words just pure emotions_
A series win to remember _#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/AtyB7tJq4c — BCCI (@BCCI) February 26, 2024
Coming back to Rahul, he also leads Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The fact that he is very close to regaining full fitness means Rahul is certain to play IPL 2024. Even if he misses the first few games, he should be able to get back to LSG midway through the season.
As far as England are concerned, they are unlikely to make massive changes to the playing 11 knowing they would want to finish the series on a high note, going back with a 3-2 scoreline rather than 4-1. One change that may want to make is including Dan Lawrence in place of Jonny Bairstow. Lawrence has been warming the bench so far and with Bairstow in such a poor form, Lawrence can be tried at the No 5 slot. Knowing fast-paced nature of Dharamsala pitch, we might also see three pacers also in England XI in the form of James Anderson, Mark Wood and Ollie Robinson. As per report, England and India are set to fly to Dharamsala on March 2.
India’s playing 11 for 5th Test Vs England may look like this: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal (Devdutt Padikkal), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Axar Patel/Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj
England probable playing 11: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow/Dan Lawrence, Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, James Anderson, Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson
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IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli To Miss 3rd Test Vs England But Likely To Make Comeback For 4th, 5th Matches; KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja Could Return In Rajkot | cricket news
In what is a huge blow to the Indian team, Virat Kohli is likely to miss the third Test in Rajkot against England as well after he missed the first two matches ‘due to personal reasons’. As per a BCCI official, Kohli has not yet informed the selectors about his return to the national team which means he misses out on the selection for at least the Rajkot match.
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“Virat will decide when he wants to make a comeback to the Indian side. He hasn’t informed us till now but whenever he decides to play, he will be included in the team,” a BCCI official was quoted as saying in the Indian Express.
The good news from India’s point of view is that batter KL Rahul and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja are likely to return to the squad after getting fit. Rahul And Jadeja missed the Visakhapatnam Test due to quad strain and hamstring injury respectively.
Indian team players have been asked to report for the third Test at Rajkot on February 11. The match starts on February 13.
The reason for Kohli missing the Test could be anything but as per AB de Villiers’ recent comments, he and wife Anushka Sharma are expecting their second child. Talking to his fans over social media, De Villiers had informed, “Yes, his second child is on the way. It’s family time and things are important to him… I think most people’s priority is family. You can’t judge Virat for that. He has made absolutely the right decision.”
BCCI, when announcing about Kohli’s absence from the 2nd Test vs England last month, had written: “While representing the country has always been his top priority, certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention. The BCCI respects his decision and the Board and The team management has extended its support to the star batsman.”
If Kohli is not returning then expect Rajat Patidar to continue being the par of the Test squad. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel is yet to announce the squad for the remaining three Tests. It will be interesting to see whether the team is picked for just the Rajkot match or all the remaining games. It is expected that BCCI will announce the squad on Thursday as there are less than 5 days remaining now for the third Test.