IPL 2024: Fans React Amidst Report Of KL Rahul Stepping Down From LSG Captaincy

IPL 2024: Fans take to social media to criticize LSG owner for lashing out at team's captain KL Rahul in public after loss to SRH.

IPL 2024: Fans express their disapproval on social media towards the LSG owner for publicly lambasting team captain KL Rahul.

Source : PTI

Following the widespread circulation of footage capturing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka's intense conversation with KL Rahul following team's humiliating 10-wicket loss to the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) during the 57th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on May 8, an emerging report now suggest that Rahul might relinquish his captaincy for the remainder of the IPL 2024 season.

Fans worldwide rallied on social media to support the LGS captain, dismayed by the public scrutiny he faced from the team owner. Fans criticized the owner's approach as the incident sparked questions about the team's internal environment, prompting a flood of reactions online. KL Rahul garnered significant backing from fans and notable figures amidst the situation.

Here Are Some Social Media Reactions

Kl Rahul is international player for India, and shouting like that in ground when he know there 'n' number of camera's are there to capture.
It can be done privately, pathetic.
Kl Rahul should not play remaining IPL matches.
pic.twitter.com/3eTrdG6AYx

— Mohali to Melbourne 82* (@MelbourneNT82) May 8, 2024

Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.”
Comeback stronger champ 💪.
Trollers are trolling him unnecessarily 🥲.#KLRahul pic.twitter.com/DsRRg9n3OW

— ADARSH SINGH RAJPUT (@Kohliaddicts_18) May 10, 2024

KL Rahul @klrahul is a world class cricketer (in spite of a dip in his strike rate & confidence). This owner (or any IPL franchise owner) has no right to behave so rudely to cricketers in public. This is as bad as humiliating the game itself. We all saw this coming in IPL,… pic.twitter.com/BJ6I4ErdEx

— Satish Acharya (@satishacharya) May 9, 2024

Will KL Rahul Step Down From LSG's Captaincy?

According to PTI, KL Rahul is unlikely to be retained before the 2025 mega auctions. However, there's speculation that he might step down voluntarily and focus on batting for the next two matches. An IPL source mentioned that there's a five-day gap before the next game against DC, and while no decision has been confirmed yet, if Rahul chooses to concentrate solely on batting, the management is open to it.

"There is a five-day gap before the next game against DC. As of now, no decision has been taken but it is understood that if Rahul plans to just concentrate on his batting for the remaining two games, the management won't mind," an IPL source told PTI.