KL Rahul vs Sanjiv Goenka row: ‘There is no harm in being respectful’

Actions speak louder than words they sayActions can as well speak lsquoas loud as words sometimesPerhaps there is no better example than Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv GoenkaThe emergence of a postmatch video capturing Goenkas animated exchange with seemingly calm skipper KL Rahul does enough to fuel speculation surrounding the teams leadership dynamics and uncontrollable chaos back in the dressing roomBesides cricketers and commentators several fans have voiced disapproval of Goenkarsquos public display of ire directed towards Rahul and coach Justin Langer This sentiment even resonated with an extop order batsman of nowdefunct Rising Pune Supergiants which was also formerly owned by GoenkaldquoI understand there will always be differences You will not always be backed by the manager but this was no way to deal with it KL Rahul is a reputable figure imagine what others in the squad must be through if the captain himself is being publicly rebuked like this I feel for him he is not in the best of form at present and got dropped from the national team and now things have come down to this It is really unfortunaterdquo he told MidDay on the condition of anonymityHe continued ldquoThe team management deserves to ask questions but a more discreet venue like the dressing room could have been ideal for discussing their performance Much respect for KL for handling it all so maturely There is no harm in being respectful when will they learnrdquoAlso ReadBats balls and what notLucknow find themselves teetering on the brink of elimination from IPL playoffs thrusting Rahuls future as their skipper into the spotlight Following a resounding defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad last week speculation swirls regarding the 32yearoldrsquos potential relinquishment of captaincy to focus on his batting prowess in the final two matches However amid the conjecture the prevailing sentiment suggests that he will likely retain his leadership mantle for the upcoming mustwin gamesWhile no definitive decision has been reached insiders have hinted that should Rahul opt to prioritise his batting such a choice would be met with understanding from the teams management The prospect of Rahul shedding the responsibilities of captaincy to channel his energy into bolstering the teams batting order looms large albeit amid a backdrop of uncertaintyRahuls struggles particularly during the Powerplay overs have been a recurring theme throughout the season casting a shadow over the teams prospects Despite amassing a commendable tally of 460 runs in 12 appearances Rahuls strike rate of 13609 raises concerns positioning him unfavourably among the leagues leading runscorers The stark contrast between his strike rate and that of his counterparts underscores the imperative for remedial actionAlso Read Controversies a sure way to sustain IPL interest rightIf Rahul chooses to step down from his leadership role vicecaptain Nicholas Pooran emerges as the frontrunner to take charge for the remainder of the season Poorans prowess with the bat coupled with his astute understanding of the game position him as a compelling candidate to lead the team in Rahuls absence As the season hurtles towards its climax the onus falls on LSGs leadership cadre to navigate the choppy waters and steer the team towards redemptionWhile Lucknows mathematical chances of playoff qualification remain intact the daunting task of significantly bolstering their net run rate looms largeCome Monday Rahul once again faces an uphill battle to salvage his teamrsquos campaign from the brink of disappointment at the Kotla