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Sanjiv Goenka Hugs Shreyas Iyer After IPL 2025 Match. Internet Explodes With 'Rishabh Pant' Memes

It was yet another loss for Lucknow Super Giants as the Rishabh Pant-led side was completely outplayed by Punjab Kings in their IPL 2025 encounter on Tuesday. It was their second loss in three games and owner Sanjiv Goenka was visibly disappointed as his team losing their first home game of the season. Following the match, Sanjiv Goenka was seen having a conversation with PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer whom he hugged at the end of their chat. Social media users were quick to comment on the interaction and mentioned Goenka's previous chat with Rishabh Pant after the loss against Delhi Capitals.

IPL 2025: Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad Look To Reignite Campaign

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and last season's finalists Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves in troubled waters, having lost two of their last three games, and both teams will be desperate to revive their campaigns when they lock horns in the IPL in Kolkata on Thursday. KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane had initially downplayed concerns surrounding his team following a heavy defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the season opener, insisting there was "no need to panic". However, with two losses in three matches -- considering KKR lost just three games across both home and away legs in their triumphant campaign in IPL 2024 -- the mood in the camp is slightly muted.

"Stop R Ashwin From...": CSK Sent No-Nonsense Message As They Grapple With Poor Form

Chennai Super Kings are looking a pale shadow of their former self in the IPL 2025. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side is yet to find a solid footing in the IPL 2025 and have lost two of their last three matches. While their top-order has blown hot and cold, barring Noor Ahmad none of the CSK bowlers have been consistent. CSK also have two veteran spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. While Ashwin has taken three wickets in three games, Jadeja has only one in three matches.

Ricky Ponting All Smiles, Applauds Incredible Catch By Ball Boy After Nehal Wadhera's Six In LSG vs PBKS Match

Punjab Kings (PBKS) thrashed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their IPL 2025 clash, making it two wins out of two for PBKS under new coach Ricky Ponting and new captain Shreyas Iyer. PBKS were guided home by a fiery 25-ball unbeaten 43 knock by Nehal Wadhera. During that innings, Wadhera had smashed a six over mid-wicket that was brilliantly caught by a ball boy at the boundary. The shot and the catch brought out applause from Ricky Ponting and the Punjab Kings dugout.

'Babar Azam Missed Century By Just 99 Runs': Pakistan Star Trolled For Failing In 2nd New Zealand ODI

The fans went hard on Pakisan's start batter Babar Azam after he failed to perform for his side during the second ODI match against New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton. Chasing 293 runs against the Blackcaps, Pakistan lost their opening wicket in the form of Abdullah Shafique for just 6 runs on the board. This is when Babar arrived at the crease but his innings too could not last long. New Zealand's right-arm pacer Jacob Duffy dismissed Babar for the latter's individual score of 1 off 3 balls. It was a back of a length delivery from Duffy that square up Babar and ended up taking the outside edge of his bat to slip.

"Things Have Changed, I Was Captain, Now...": Rohit Sharma On Mumbai Indians Role

One of the most successful players in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit Sharma has slotted into a new role that sees him mostly playing as an Impact Substitute this campaign. Just two editions ago, Rohit was the captain of the franchise before the Mumbai Indians decided to promote Hardik Pandya to the role. Even the vice-captain's role was allotted to Suryakumar Yadav, with Rohit being freed from all leadership roles. In a chat with the broadcasters, Rohit opened up on how his role has evolved over the years.

BCCI Springs Into Action, Hands LSG Star Digvesh Rathi Big Penalty For Priyansh Arya Send-Off

Lucknow Super Giants spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi was fined 25 percent of his match fees and handed a demerit point for his unusual 'letter-writing' celebration after dismissing Punjab Kings batter Priyansh Arya. The Board of Control for Cricket in India penalised Rathi for "breaching the IPL Code of Conduct" during LSG's match against PBKS at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. PBKS won the game by eight wickets.

LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka Confronts Rishabh Pant, Recreates KL Rahul Scene After Defeat Against PBKS

The sum of Rs 27 crore that Lucknow Super Giants spent on Rishabh Pant isn't looking good at the moment. The wicket-keeper batter has hardly gotten his bat to do the talking in the first three games for the franchise. Even his captaincy decisions have been questioned by many, with fans on social media already putting the label of a "Rs 27 crore flop" on the wicket-keeper batter. After LSG suffered their second defeat of the season, at the hands of Punjab Kings, the franchise's owner Sanji Goenka confronted Rishabh Pant again on the field, asking some tough questions.

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Sanjiv Goenka Hugs Shreyas Iyer After IPL 2025 Match. Internet Explodes With 'Rishabh Pant' Memes

IPL 2025: Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad Look To Reignite Campaign

"Stop R Ashwin From...": CSK Sent No-Nonsense Message As They Grapple With Poor Form

Ricky Ponting All Smiles, Applauds Incredible Catch By Ball Boy After Nehal Wadhera's Six In LSG vs PBKS Match

'Babar Azam Missed Century By Just 99 Runs': Pakistan Star Trolled For Failing In 2nd New Zealand ODI

"Things Have Changed, I Was Captain, Now...": Rohit Sharma On Mumbai Indians Role

BCCI Springs Into Action, Hands LSG Star Digvesh Rathi Big Penalty For Priyansh Arya Send-Off

LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka Confronts Rishabh Pant, Recreates KL Rahul Scene After Defeat Against PBKS