Sanjiv Goenka's animated chat with Rishabh pant after LSG's loss of PBKS fans reminds the episode of Kl Rahul | Mint

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) faced each other in a recent clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Tuesday (April 1). After the Shreyas Iyer-led team recorded an impressive eight-wicket win, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka was observed with an animated conversation with his team captain, Rishabh Pant. This incident drew the attention of fans on social media, especially taking into account Pant’s high-profile acquisition at the Mega Auction of IPL 2025. And they are reminiscent of a similar incident from the previous season involving Goenka and former LSG captain KL Rahul. This led to a meme festival. Rishabh Pant and Lucknow Super Giants Rishabh Pant’s move to LSG was characterized by a record-breaking £ 27 crore deal, which made him the most expensive player in IPL history. However, the performance of the Southpaw this season was underwhelming. Under its captaincy, the team has won only one in the three games so far. As for Pant’s numbers in the ongoing season, he managed to collect 17 runs and has a highest score of 15. His strike rate is 65.38 and has an average of 5.67. Sanjiv Goenka and Kl Rahul controversy during the IPL 2024 season, after a significant loss of ten wickets to Sunrisers Hyderabad, Goenka, was publicly seen that he expressed his displeasure to Kl Rahul. This public reprimand has led to widespread criticism of fans and cricket analysts, who believe that such cases should be handled privately. Rahul later described it as “wasn’t the best thing to be part of.” Thereafter, Rahul divorced ways with LSG and was obtained by Delhi Capitals for £ 14 crore on the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. PBKS’s Shreyas iyer after the game “This is the beginning needed. The boys played their role very well. Every individual contributed to the best of their ability, and whatever was discussed in the team meeting, we have been very well implemented. To be honest, there is no right combination. consecutive game of the season. LSG’s Rishabh pants after the match “The score was not enough, we were 20-25 runs short, but it is part and the game of the game. If you still judge the conditions on our home field. It will always be difficult to get a big total if you lose early wickets but every player tries to get the idea. Giants in the Ekana Stadium LSG won 7 of the 15 games played on their home field in Lucknow. off to get daily market updates Business NewsSportssanjiv Goenka’s animated chat with Rishabh pant after LSG’s loss of PBKS fans reminds the episode of Kl Rahul Less Less Less