IPL 2023: “Kl Rahul Went Into a Shell…”- Sanjay Manjrekar Slams LSG Skipper for His Poor Show In IPL

IPL 2023: Lucknow Super Giants had a good start to the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League when they won their first game against Delhi Capitals at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. They thrashed DC by 50 runs in the first game. But they couldn’t repeat that performance in their second game and lost against the Chennai Super Kings by 12 runs. Chasing the target of 218 runs, LSG fell short by 12 runs.

Although they crossed the 200-run mark and managed 205/7. But the biggest concern for LGS is the form of skipper KL Rahul, who couldn’t do anything with the bat in the first two games. Against DC, he scored 8 off 12 and made an 18-ball 20 against CSK. He has been going through a rough patch in international cricket as well, which might affect LSG in the ongoing IPL season.

IPL 2023: “doesn’t mean you should slow down”- Sanjay Manjrekar slams KL Rahul for his slow inning vs CSK

Although Rahul has been struggling, his opening partner Kyle Mayers has been the pick of the LSG batters in the first two games. The southpaw has smashed two back-to-back half centuries. He scored a 38-ball 73 against DC and made 53 off 22 against CSK. Mayers has scored 126 runs in two games at an incredible strike rate of 210. On the other hand,

Rahul has been totally opposite. That’s what former Indian player Sanjay Manjrekar also feels. He pointed out Rahul’s slow approach when Mayers was going hard. In a discussion on ESPN Cricinfo, he said,

Apart from Rahul, the likes of Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, and Krunal Pandya have not clicked at their best so far. Although Quinton de Kock is back with the team, it will need an overseas player to make his way. Mayers can’t be removed from the top after his exploits. Then it might be Stoinis who makes way for De Kock. LSG will play their next game on Friday against Sunrisers Hyderabad at home.