IPL 2025: Sanjiv Goenka’s LSG Disrespects KL Rahul Ahead of Delhi Capitals Match
LSG’s social media team has come under fire for ignoring former captain KL Rahul ahead of their clash against Delhi Capitals.
As Delhi Capitals gear up to face Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium, the buzz around the match has shifted from the field to social media. Fans were quick to notice that LSG’s official social media team didn’t post anything about KL Rahul — their former captain — despite his return to Lucknow with a new team.
KL Rahul, who led Lucknow Super Giants in their first two IPL seasons, was an important figure for the franchise. But things changed last year after a heated on-field conversation with team owner Sanjiv Goenka went viral. The moment sparked controversy, and soon after, KL Rahul decided to part ways with LSG and moved to Delhi Capitals.
Now that Rahul is back in Lucknow — this time as part of the opposition — fans expected a respectful post or mention from the LSG social media team. After all, he played a major role in building the team in its initial years. However, no pictures, videos, or mentions of KL Rahul were seen on any of LSG’s social platforms, while other Delhi Capitals players were featured in their content.
This move didn’t sit well with many cricket lovers, who feel that a player like KL Rahul, who has served Indian cricket and represented LSG with full commitment, deserves at least a basic mention — irrespective of team changes.
While franchises may move on from players, fans haven’t forgotten KL Rahul’s contribution to Lucknow Super Giants. The silence from the LSG media team has been taken as a sign of disrespect — a sentiment echoed across social media platforms.
