The much-talked-about animated exchange between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka and KL Rahul has sparked intense debate among cricket fans. While discussions about Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma’s explosive performances at the Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad filled the air, the spotlight quickly shifted to Goenka’s stern demeanour during his interaction with Rahul.
The chat took place after Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) chased down LSG’s target of 166 runs in just 9.5 overs, leaving many speculating that Goenka was “schooling” the LSG skipper. Goenka later clarified that the conversation was normal, yet the incident left many of KL Rahul’s supporters calling for a change.
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Given his Karnataka roots, KL Rahul’s fans urged him to consider joining the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise, hoping for a fresh start in a familiar setting. As rumours of a potential switch gained momentum, Rahul’s response to a fan further fueled speculation.
I’m happy that KL Rahul knows about the rumours that are going around for him & RCB.
Please boss change your IPL team! 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/Os06Uj39gQ
— Kunal Yadav (@Kunal_KLR) September 14, 2024
In a viral video, a passionate fan expressed, “I am a die-hard RCB fan. I have been following RCB for a long time, and now with these rumors, I just wish and pray that you join RCB and rock here.” KL Rahul’s reply was simple but telling: “Let’s hope so.”
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KL Rahul’s association with RCB dates back to the start of his IPL career. He played for RCB in four seasons before moving on to Sunrisers Hyderabad and later captaining Punjab Kings. In 2022, he joined Lucknow Super Giants, assuming the role of captain. Now, 11 years after his IPL debut, the 32-year-old faces growing calls to return to RCB, a franchise known for its loyal fanbase but still in search of their first IPL trophy.
