Lucknow Supergiants franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka publicly criticized captain Lokesh Rahul in front of the team's dugout after the humiliating defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL on Wednesday. Anger was clearly visible on Goenka's face. The conversation between the two is also clearly heard in the video. However, cricket fans are angry with Goenka's behaviour.
Supporters have criticized that as the franchise owner, a frustrated Sanjiv Goenka has no right to insult an international player in this manner. Goenka seems to have forgotten the game. This is the first time that a franchise owner has publicly insulted the team's players. Despite Lokesh Rahul's poor performance, his supporters have come out in his support. While the animated conversation between Sanjiv Goenka and Lokesh was being telecast live, on-air commentators also expressed their views on the issue. Styris said such conversations should take place behind closed doors. There are many cameras in the field which leave no stone unturned. Rahul did a very good job by remaining calm.