DC vs LSG: 'Discussions are healthy' - Ex-CSK star reacts to KL Rahul-Sanjiv Goenka episode with huge statement

Former Indian cricketer S Badrinath reacted to the animated discussion between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka and skipper KL Rahul after their match against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). S Badrinath isn't pleased with Sanjiv Goenka's behavior following the humiliating defeat.

The Lucknow Super Giants suffered a 10-wicket loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday, May 8. The KL Rahul-led team posted a total of 165 runs in 20 overs. The Pat Cummins-led team chased down the target in 9.4 overs without losing a wicket.

After the loss, Sanjiv Goenka had a visibly intense conversation with KL Rahul. This interaction drew significant criticism online, with many deeming the owner's behavior towards Rahul as unprofessional and unacceptable. The video has gone viral across social media platforms on the internet.

This is just pathetic from @LucknowIPL owner
Never saw SRH management with players on the field or even closer to dressing room irrespective of so many bad seasons and still face lot of wrath for getting involved. Just look at this @klrahul leave this shit next year #SRHvsLSG pic.twitter.com/6NlAvHMCjJ

— SRI (@srikant5333) May 8, 2024

Discussions Are Always Healthy - Subramaniam Badrinath 

Subramaniam Badrinath took to his social media handle, X (formerly known as Twitter), to slam Sanjiv Goenka for publicly having an animated conversation with KL Rahul. The former Chennai Super Kings cricketer suggested that the discussions could have been done in a private environment.

"Discussions are always healthy.. but I am sure it could have been done in a private environment #LSG #KLRahul #IPL2024," Subramaniam Badrinath wrote.

Discussions are always healthy.. but I am sure it could have been done in a private environment #LSG #KLRahul #IPL2024

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) May 9, 2024

Franchise Is Not Allowed To Bid For The Player - Joy Bhattacharya

Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team director Joy Bhattacharya proposed a change to the auction system after observing on-field interactions between players and owners. He suggested an 'Opt Out Card' that would enable players to decline one franchise's bid, allowing other teams to bid for them.

"After seeing the on field interaction yesterday between a player and an owner & a few stray incidents in the past, how about a suggestion that doesn't totally change the auction dynamic, but tilts it a little more in favour of players and gives them some choice in the matter," Bhattacharya wrote.

"What if each player had one opt out card? That means they have the right to say no to one franchise if they so choose. All the remaining franchises can bid for the player. The card is only known to the BCCI and the franchise he is opting out of has to be specified beforehand by the player. That franchise is not allowed to bid for the player, but that information need not even be revealed to the public so that everyone's reputation remains intact. How about it BCCI?" he added.

After seeing the on field interaction yesterday between a player and an owner & a few stray incidents in the past, how about a suggestion that doesn't totally change the auction dynamic, but tilts it a little more in favour of players and gives them some choice in the matter.…

— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) May 9, 2024

The Lucknow Super Giants are currently in sixth place in the Indian Premier League 2024 points table. The KL Rahul-led team has 12 points from 12 matches, with a net run rate of -0.769. The Lucknow-based team has two more matches remaining in the league stage of the ongoing tournament.

The Lucknow Super Giants have the chance to clinch a top-four finish in IPL 2024. Winning their remaining matches with decent margins to accumulate 16 points could secure their playoff spot. They will play against the Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 14 and the Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 17.

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