DC Vs LSG: The franchise Lucknow Super Giants, which stubbornly brought KL Rahul into its team and then insulted him, sent him away. This is not an exaggeration. You may remember. KL Rahul was the captain of Punjab Kings before Lucknow. When he announced that he would be leaving the team in 2022 and going to the auction, the Punjab Kings team begged him to stay. But only KL Rahul went to the auction and ended up in Lucknow.
Actually, Rahul's bad phase started from then on. He was the only one playing. The rest were just for the head count. As the team was reeling from defeat after defeat, Lucknow owner Sanjiv Goenka stopped KL Rahul by the field and started taking classes. What greater humiliation could there be for a cricketer who had proven his mettle?
KL Rahul endured in silence
It would have made sense if a world-class batsman like KL Rahul had been criticized by legend players like Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, or the coach of the cricket team he was playing for. But the person who let out his tongue in front of KL Rahul and insulted him in front of everyone was a man who had never played professional cricket in his life.
So, are you thinking whether Sanjiv Goenka, who invested in the team, doesn't have the authority to question the players? He certainly has the authority to question. There is a procedure for that too. Whatever is said or asked should be done within the four walls, and not in public. Not even when the world is watching. In such a situation, no one can remain unscathed and sad. If an angry player like Navjot Singh Sidhu was there, he would definitely not have tolerated this kind of humiliation. But the calm-natured KL Rahul listened to everything silently and patiently. He truly acted like a gentleman.
That's why he jumped into the auction process this time. He stated that he would play wherever he gets the opportunity to play comfortably. He did not criticize the Lucknow team, nor did he say a single word about the owner of the Lucknow team. But it was only the indomitable Sanjiv Goenka who taunted KL Rahul, saying that we need people who play for the team rather than those who play for personal gain.
Good strike rate this time!
He was eventually sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crore. He humbly said that he did not want the captaincy this time. He also addressed Axar Patel, who was elected as the captain, as Bapu and conveyed his love. Currently playing in the team's preferred order, he has already scored 266 runs at an average of 53.20 from 5 matches. Out of these, 2 half-centuries. His 93 against RCB in Bangalore is also memorable. Sanjiv Goenka had a question about KL Rahul's strike rate. This season, Rahul has answered that question brilliantly with his bat. His strike rate so far is 158.33!
Now KL Rahul is standing in the same place where he was humiliated. Now the situation is reversed. Rishabh Pant, who was the captain of Delhi Capitals last time, is now the charioteer of Lucknow. KL Rahul, who was the captain of Lucknow Super Giants last year, is the asset of Delhi Capitals this time. Two videos posted by Delhi Capitals on its official account are already going viral. The video titled Naye Daur Aur Purane Rishte (New Journey and Old Relationships) features KL Rahul speaking warmly to his old teammates.
There is a scene of KL Rahul entering the field of Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. KL Rahul bows to the ground as he steps onto the field. It is accompanied by the caption, "Entry KL Rahul." There is also a fire emoji. This is a sign of the gratitude that the Karnataka boy has on that ground. How can he not respond to such an insult with the bat? Will KL Rahul make a name for himself on Tuesday evening at the Ekana Stadium? The expectations of the fans are also very high.
