IPL feud resurfaces as LSG hails other Indian stars but ignores KL Rahul’s Ahmedabad ton

By Rashmi Wasnik

Published - 03 Oct 2025, 03:32 PM | Updated - 03 Oct 2025, 03:36 PM

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Sanjiv Goenka and KL Rahul
Sanjiv Goenka and KL Rahul. Image Credit: X

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KL Rahul’s sensational century in the ongoing two-match Test series opener against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has been the talk of the town, but Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has completely ignored the Indian opener’s heroics.

While every IPL franchise congratulated KL Rahul for his record 11th Test century in Ahmedabad, Lucknow Super Giants’ silence on the Indian opener reopened old wounds. On Day 2 of the ongoing first Test, Rahul smashed a classy hundred, and everyone hailed the seasoned batter’s efforts.

LSG appreciates Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja, but ignores KL Rahul’s heroics

Nine IPL teams and the BCCI have shared the appreciation for the Karnataka batter, but Lucknow Super Giants left everyone stunned by snubbing their former captain. The LSG posted appreciation posts for every standout player, including Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja, but not a single word about Rahul.

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LSG’s move didn’t go unnoticed. Social media erupted, with fans slamming the franchise for being “shameless” and “ungrateful” to a player who once led the team. Many pointed out that this snub was intentional, hinting at the bitter history between Rahul and LSG’s management.

Rahul and LSG had a bitter history from the 2024 IPL season when the owner, Sanjiv Goenka, was caught on camera in a heated exchange with the former skipper during the live match after their frustrating defeat against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

KL Rahul’s Test century ignored by Lucknow Super Giants, old feud with Sanjiv Goenka resurfaces

The incident went viral, with fans criticizing the owner for publicly showing his anger at the captain. Although the matter was later downplayed by both sides, it left a crack in their relationship. After the season ended, speculation grew about Rahul’s future with the franchise, and soon enough, he parted ways with the franchise.

Many believed the infamous Goenka episode played a key role in his exit. Now, with Lucknow Super Giants’ social media team choosing to highlight other Indian stars while ignoring Rahul’s heroic knock in Ahmedabad, fans believe the old feud was the reason behind the move. Now, fans have been slamming the franchise for disrespecting the international star.

Here's how IPL teams hail KL Rahul on X:

Athiya Shetty’s heartfelt tribute to KL Rahul goes viral

Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty couldn’t hide her excitement and pride as her husband reached a memorable milestone on Friday. Rahul scored his first Test century on home soil in nine long years during the ongoing match against the West Indies in Ahmedabad, and Athiya made sure to celebrate the big moment in her own sweet way.

She shared a picture on Instagram of Rahul raising his bat to celebrate the century, and wrote a heartfelt caption: “The best for his best”.

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Rashmi Wasnik
Rashmi Wasnik

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