Did KL Rahul ignore Sanjiv Goenka after helping DC to victory over LSG

Tensions seem to be simmering below the surface once again between KL Rahul and Lucknow Super Giants’ owner Sanjiv Goenka. After Delhi Capitals edged past LSG in a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, all eyes were on the post-match formalities — but one particular moment stole the spotlight.

As players from both teams lined up for customary handshakes, eagle-eyed fans noticed KL Rahul — the former LSG captain, now donning DC colors — quickly making his way down the line without stopping to exchange pleasantries with Goenka. Cameras briefly caught Rahul breezing past the LSG owner, who was standing near the dugout with an expressionless face.

The moment has reignited speculation about their frosty relationship, especially in the wake of last year’s much-talked-about on-camera dressing-down. In a now infamous viral clip from IPL 2024, Goenka was seen animatedly critiquing Rahul’s captaincy after a loss — a moment that sparked a wave of criticism for the franchise’s handling of senior players.

Though neither party has officially addressed the cold shoulder moment from last night, fans were quick to connect the dots on social media. Has the bad blood really not healed? Or was it just a case of post-match adrenaline?

Whatever the reason, Rahul’s subtle snub has once again set tongues wagging — and if the buzz is anything to go by, this won’t be the last chapter in the Rahul-Goenka drama saga.

KL Rahul’s form in IPL 2025

KL Rahul has been in good form for the Delhi Capitals in the 2025 IPL season, amassing 323 runs in seven innings at an impressive average of 64.60 and a strike rate of 153.81. His performances include three half-centuries, notably an unbeaten 93 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and a composed 57* against his former team, Lucknow Super Giants. Additionally, Rahul achieved a significant milestone by becoming the fastest player to reach 5,000 runs in IPL history, accomplishing this feat in just 130 innings, surpassing David Warner’s previous record.

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