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IPL 2022 - 'Nothing wrong in losing but everything wrong in giving up': Gambhir tells LSG players

Lucknow Super Giants mentor Gautam Gambhir minced no words while reminding his team that abject surrender in a tournament like the IPL is not an option. Gambhir was upset after LSG were all out for 82 while chasing a modest target of 144 against Gujarat Titans. A win would have assured them a place in the play-offs, although they are still within a touching distance of a top-four finish. "There's nothing wrong in losing. One team has to win and one team has to lose. But there is a lot wrong in giving up. Today I thought we gave up and we were weak," a sombre looking Gambhir was seen addressing the players in a dressing room video uploaded by the franchise on Instagram.

Watch: Gautam Gambhir's Fiery Speech After LSG Lose To Gujarat Titans

Lucknow Super Giants registered their lowest score of the season as they were skittled out for a total of 82 against Gujarat Titans at the MCA Stadium in Pune. The KL Rahul-led side eventually lost the match by 62 runs. Following the defeat to table-toppers GT, LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir came down hard on the players in the dressing room, saying that that while losing is okay, giving up is unacceptable. Stating that LSG lacked the game sense, the two-time IPL-winning captain said there is no place for being weak in a competition like the IPL.

IPL 2022: Lucknow Super Giants eye long-term success

Lucknow Super Giants have embraced mentor Gautam Gambhir's vision & philosophyIf one looks closely, there is a lot of similarity between Lucknow Super Giants this year and the Kolkata Knight Riders of 2012-16. The common factor is Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir's captaincy had helped KKR soar to dizzy heights, winning two IPL titles before he and the franchise parted ways in 2016. As a mentor at LSG, Gambhir has his trusted aide Vijay Dahiya from KKR as assistant coach by his side and they have rolled out the same template at LSG as they did at KKR half a decade ago.

"Only Batsman Who's..." On Rohit Sharma's 35th Birthday, Gautam Gambhir's Wish Takes The Cake

Rohit Sharma has gone from strength to strength in his last few years in international cricket. He is currently the Indian cricket captain in all three formats. Though his Indian Premier League (IPL) team Mumbai Indians is not doing well in the 2022 edition, Sharma led them to five titles earlier. He celebrated his 35th birthday on Saturday and his fellow players complimented him on his special day. While some shared memes, some had serious opinions on Sharma, the cricket. One special praise came for a former Indian cricketer and currently the mentor of an IPL 2022 franchise.

'Guru' Gambhir using his 'KKR template' to give second wind to KL Rahul's captaincy ambitions

Gautam Gambhir is a politician by choice but a cricketer at heart whose brain never stops ticking when it comes to conceptualising, planning and execution. In his playing days, Gambhir perhaps was the best captain India never had but he showed his leadership acumen when KKR won two titles during his time with the franchise.

Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Name Of Player Who Gave Him The Nickname "SKY"

Suryakumar Yadav is one of India's top rated batters in white-ball cricket currently and the player's performances in the IPL over the years have catapulted him to success and eventually landed him a place in the Indian team. Suryakumar has been a force to reckon with at Mumbai Indians but it was at Kolkata Knight Riders that the batter had first shown signs of becoming an elite T20 player.

Ayush Badoni: Meet the IPL newbie who has taken the cricketing world by storm

Indian Premier League against Gujarat Titans on Match 28, Lucknow Super Giants found themselves buried under the ground, reeling at 29 for four after a shock top-order collapse. It looked as if Lucknow's first ever outing in cricket's biggest extravaganza was going to be something that they would like to quickly forget as Mohammed Shami's opening burst ripped apart LSG's star-studded top-order. But then walked out into the middle the young 22-year-old Ayush Badoni, who not too many people knew much about. Playing his first ever game in the IPL, the new kid on the block began the repair job with Deepak Hooda. Coming in at a precarious situation, battling the nerves in his debut game and under immense pressure being put by the opposition, Badoni fired an unbelievable 41-ball 54 on IPL debut.

Exclusive - IPL 2022: Gautam Gambhir hugged me and said 'well played', thankful to him and KL Rahul for backing me, says new IPL sensation Ayush Badoni

Ayush Badoni was batting in the nets and played a superb innovative sweep shot, reminiscent of South Africa legend AB de Villiers. Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul was watching Badoni from a distance. After Badoni played the shot to send the ball over the ropes, KL walked up to him and applauded him, and asked him which cricketer he admires the most. The 22-year-old Badoni said - AB de Villiers. The next day, when the Lucknow Super Giants, who lost their first ever IPL match against the Gujarat Titans, faced defending champions Chennai Super Kings and found themselves in a tough spot, Badoni played a calm and composed cameo to take his team home. Badoni was batting on 5 off 4 balls when he moved across the line and scooped Shivam Dube for a six over deep backward leg. Captain KL had a huge smile on his face watching this young lad from the dugout. Badoni had played out a replay of the shot he played during the net session earlier.

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IPL 2022 - 'Nothing wrong in losing but everything wrong in giving up': Gambhir tells LSG players

Watch: Gautam Gambhir's Fiery Speech After LSG Lose To Gujarat Titans

IPL 2022: Lucknow Super Giants eye long-term success

"Only Batsman Who's..." On Rohit Sharma's 35th Birthday, Gautam Gambhir's Wish Takes The Cake

'Guru' Gambhir using his 'KKR template' to give second wind to KL Rahul's captaincy ambitions

Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Name Of Player Who Gave Him The Nickname "SKY"

Ayush Badoni: Meet the IPL newbie who has taken the cricketing world by storm

Exclusive - IPL 2022: Gautam Gambhir hugged me and said 'well played', thankful to him and KL Rahul for backing me, says new IPL sensation Ayush Badoni