That viral video is highly speculated to be the reason behind KL Rahul and LSG two parting ways ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction

KL Rahul opened up on the heated chat between him and Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka during the IPL 2024 when LSG were hammered by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

The 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season was in the news for the wrong reasons after scenes of an animated chat between Lucknow Super Giants' owner Sanjiv Goenka and the then captain of the team,

With KL Rahul set to go under the hammer at IPL 2025 mega auction, he reacted to Sanjiv Goenka's statement and opened up on his decision to move on from LSG.

Following a crushing 10-wicket defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka expressed his displeasure and engaged in a heated discussion with the captain on the field.

KL Rahul reflects on LSG's playoff exit and Sanjiv Goenka's retention strategy, emphasizing the need for a balanced, calm team environment.

KL Rahul will not play for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. He wants to explore his options. Rahul aims to return to the Indian T20 team. He was the captain of LSG for three seasons. His performance in IPL 2024 will be crucial.

Rahul’s exit from LSG is a turning point in his career as he moves on to explore new avenues in IPL cricket Harshvardhan Jaiman Updated : Nov 13, 2024, 11:04 AM IST KL Rahul has been in the news after his candid response to Sanjiv Goenka,

While Goenka’s comments about retaining players with a team-first mindset were made after the retention announcement, KL Rahul made it clear that his decision to leave the franchise was already set in motion long before these remarks.

KL Rahul's three-year stint with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) came to an end on the IPL 2025 Retention Day as he was among the players released by the franchise. Multiple reports had confirmed that Rahul had parted ways with LSG and his release wasn't a big surprise.