NEW DELHI: Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) proprietor Sanjiv Goenka broke his silence on the exit of KL Rahul from the franchise, saying the batter will at all times be household for him and he’s a really trustworthy and first rate individual.
Rahul was acquired by Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crore on the IPL 2025 mega public sale after LSH determined to not retain their captain who led the franchise for 3 seasons.
“KL Rahul has at all times been household for me and he’ll stay that method. He captained Lucknow for 3 years and have proven nice outcomes throughout his tenure. I genuinely want for his success, it doesn’t matter what occurs,” Goenka mentioned on the TRS podcast.
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Goenka expressed his hope that Rahul’s expertise continues to shine on the worldwide stage. “Shareef insaan hai (He is an effective individual),” he mentioned.
“He’s a really trustworthy and first rate individual and I want that every thing good occurs to an trustworthy individual like him. He’s additionally very gifted and I want he shows his expertise to the world. I’m very positive he’ll do nicely. My finest needs are with him.”
Goenka’s feedback come after indicators of a strained relationship with Rahul in the direction of the tip of the 2024 season.
The controversy stemmed from a post-match dialogue between Goenka and Rahul after LSG’s crushing 10-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024. Cameras captured an intense change between the 2, sparking heated debates on social media.
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After LSG introduced their retentions, Goenka made it clear that the staff has retained gamers “who put the staff first earlier than their private targets”.
“It was a easy mindset to go in with gamers who’ve a mindset to win, who put the staff first earlier than their private targets and private aspirations and we needed to retain as a lot as of core we might,” he had mentioned.
Throughout an interview with Star Sports activities, Rahul additionally addressed the incident, acknowledging that it was an uncomfortable second that had an impression on your entire staff.
“No matter occurred on the sphere after the sport wasn’t the nicest factor to be a part of or one thing that anybody desires to see on the cricket discipline. I needed a contemporary begin, to discover my choices, and to play the place I might discover some freedom. Typically you should transfer away to search out one thing good for your self.”
