Sanjiv Goenka hosts dinner for KL Rahul amid controversy over public outburst

NEW DELHI: IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul was hosted by team owner Sanjeev Goenka. Last day, Rahul was given a party at Sanjeev's residence in New Delhi. Pictures of Sanjeev Goenka receiving and hugging Rahul with laughter also surfaced. The team owner prepared a feast for the captain today while a crucial match against Delhi Capitals will be happening today

Lucknow will have to win the remaining matches including the one today to reach the playoffs. Goenka was seen lashing out at LSG's skipper after the team suffered a miserable 10-wicket defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last match. Sanjeev Goenka continued to be angry with Rahul who tried to reply.

After the video went viral, many fans demanded that Rahul leave the franchise. Many former Indian players also came forward in support of Rahul. Meanwhile, to cool the scene, the team's assistant coach, Lance Klusener, said that what happened was just a 'tempest in a teacup' and that happens in every team meeting. Sanjeev Goenka hosted the dinner to cool down the fans amid this.