“Jhanda Toh Gaada Nahi”: Mohammed Shami’s Honest Opinion on the KL Rahul-Sanjiv Goenka Incident

The KL Rahul-Sanjiv Goenka episode after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad has caused a stir in the cricketing world. The public dressing down of LSG skipper KL Rahul by team owner Sanjiv Goenka has drawn criticism from former cricketers and now even Rahul’s India teammate Mohammed Shami has weighed in on the incident.

In a chat on Cricbuzz, Shami expressed his disappointment, calling the incident a matter of shame. He emphasized the importance of player respect and suggested that such matters should have been handled behind closed doors, rather than in front of cameras on the field.

Shami highlighted that Rahul, as the team captain, deserved more respect, especially after a tough loss. He stressed that every player, regardless of performance, deserves to be treated with dignity and that there are better ways to address issues within the team.

Following the backlash from the incident, reports have surfaced suggesting that Rahul may no longer continue as the captain of LSG. The incident has sparked a debate on the treatment of players by team owners and the importance of maintaining respect and dignity in the game of cricket.

The cricketing fraternity continues to react to the incident, with many calling for a more professional and respectful approach to handling team matters in the future.