IPL 2024 saw Hardik Pandya returning to Mumbai Indians (MI) camp and replacing Rohit Sharma as the captain. Meanwhile, there was a lot of drama in the&nbsp;Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise as well. KL Rahul had a forgettable run as a captain with LSG ending seventh and failing to make the playoffs. As a&nbsp;batter, he ended&nbsp;with a mediocre strike-rate of 136.12 despite making 520 runs. In addition, a clip went viral with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka having an animated discussion with Rahul amid LSG's struggles in the business end of this year's edition. With Rohit's removal as MI captain and Goenka-Rahul's video going viral, many thought Hitman might enter the IPL 2025 auction and LSG can aim for Rohit to succeed Rahul (with reports even claiming that they have kept aside a whopping INR 500 million, i.e. INR 50 crore,&nbsp;for the Mumbaikar). Goenka has finally reacted on this possibility.

<h2>'Do you even know if Rohit Sharma is entering the auction?'</h2>

In an interaction with Sportstar,&nbsp;LSG owner Goenka reacted to a possibility of buying Rohit and said, "Do you even know if Rohit Sharma is entering the auction? This is all unnecessary. It all depends on whether Mumbai Indians release Rohit Sharma or not. And even if Rohit comes to auction... if you put 50 per cent of your purse on one player, how will you buy other players?&nbsp;(chuckles)"

He further opined, "Everyone wishes to have the best captain and best players. It's not about wanting. It all depends on what you have, and what is available, and what all you can do with it. Everyone franchise will have the same desire."

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/fake-video-alert-clip-of-virat-kohli-scolding-shubman-gill-goes-viral-watch-754215">FAKE VIDEO ALERT! Clip of Virat Kohli SCOLDING Shubman Gill goes viral - Watch</a>

On Wednesday (Aug 28), LSG unveiled former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan as the team mentor. During the event, Goenka also brushed aside rift rumours with Rahul. "Look, I've been meeting KL regularly over last three years. I'm a little surprised this meeting got so much attention. As I've said we have not taken any call till the retention rules are out."

"But KL has been an integral and important part of the LSG family since inception. He's played a very important role. He's like family and will be family," he added.

IPL 2024 saw Hardik Pandya returning to Mumbai Indians (MI) camp and replacing Rohit Sharma as the captain. Meanwhile, there was a lot of drama in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise as well.

IPL 2024 saw Hardik Pandya returning to Mumbai Indians (MI) camp and replacing Rohit Sharma as the captain. Meanwhile, there was a lot of drama in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise as well. KL Rahul had a forgettable run as a captain with LSG ending seventh and failing to make the playoffs. As a batter, he ended with a mediocre strike-rate of 136.12 despite making 520 runs. In addition, a clip went viral with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka having an animated discussion with Rahul amid LSG's struggles in the business end of this year's edition. With Rohit's removal as MI captain and Goenka-Rahul's video going viral, many thought Hitman might enter the IPL 2025 auction and LSG can aim for Rohit to succeed Rahul (with reports even claiming that they have kept aside a whopping INR 500 million, i.e. INR 50 crore, for the Mumbaikar). Goenka has finally reacted on this possibility. 'Do you even know if Rohit Sharma is entering the auction?' In an interaction with Sportstar, LSG owner Goenka reacted to a possibility of buying Rohit and said, "Do you even know if Rohit Sharma is entering the auction? This is all unnecessary. It all depends on whether Mumbai Indians release Rohit Sharma or not. And even if Rohit comes to auction... if you put 50 per cent of your purse on one player, how will you buy other players? (chuckles)" He further opined, "Everyone wishes to have the best captain and best players. It's not about wanting. It all depends on what you have, and what is available, and what all you can do with it. Everyone franchise will have the same desire." Also read: FAKE VIDEO ALERT! Clip of Virat Kohli SCOLDING Shubman Gill goes viral - Watch On Wednesday (Aug 28), LSG unveiled former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan as the team mentor. During the event, Goenka also brushed aside rift rumours with Rahul. "Look, I've been meeting KL regularly over last three years. I'm a little surprised this meeting got so much attention. As I've said we have not taken any call till the retention rules are out." "But KL has been an integral and important part of the LSG family since inception. He's played a very important role. He's like family and will be family," he added.

'If you put 50 per cent of your purse..', LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka on possibility of buying MI's Rohit Sharma

Skipper Rohit Sharma lauded his team, Mumbai Indians, for the team's collective effort in a stunning win against Delhi Capitals. Rohit Sharma and Co. registered a 57-run victory to book a place in the finals.&nbsp;

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Rohit Sharma was asked if it was his team’s best performance in this year's tournament, to which he said: "Yes, I guess so."

"The way we came out today with that intent after losing the wicket in the second over, the way (Quinton) De Kock and Surya took the momentum towards us was great to watch and then the way we finished towards the back-end was magnificent," Sharma said at the post-match presentation.

"And again with the bowl (the performance) was absolutely clinical as well. We were very clear with the plans on what we wanted to achieve, and yes a perfect result for us," Sharma said.

The Mumbai Indians captain went on to praise this year's match-winning bowling duo of Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah. Boult, who sustained a groin injury, was looking fine.&nbsp;

"I have not seen him (Boult), but it looks okay. It is a big game that is coming up and we have got three-four days and we wanted to make sure that he is okay. He went off obviously, but he looks okay. I don’t think it’s a big problem. The next three days he will be fine and on the park on the 10th," said Rohit.

Delhi Capitals were simply outplayed by the class of Mumbai Indians as they fell short by 57 runs and will now have to play the Qualifier 2 against the winner of Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Royal Challengers Bangalore in a bid to secure a berth in the final of IPL 2020.&nbsp;

Skipper Rohit Sharma lauded his team, Mumbai Indians, for the team's collective effort in a stunning win against Delhi Capitals. Rohit Sharma and Co. registered a 57-run victory to book a place in the finals.

Skipper Rohit Sharma lauded his team, Mumbai Indians, for the team's collective effort in a stunning win against Delhi Capitals. Rohit Sharma and Co. registered a 57-run victory to book a place in the finals. Also read: MI vs DC, IPL 2020 Qualifier 1: Mumbai Indians storm into the final, blow away Delhi Capitals Rohit Sharma was asked if it was his team’s best performance in this year's tournament, to which he said: "Yes, I guess so." "The way we came out today with that intent after losing the wicket in the second over, the way (Quinton) De Kock and Surya took the momentum towards us was great to watch and then the way we finished towards the back-end was magnificent," Sharma said at the post-match presentation. "And again with the bowl (the performance) was absolutely clinical as well. We were very clear with the plans on what we wanted to achieve, and yes a perfect result for us," Sharma said. The Mumbai Indians captain went on to praise this year's match-winning bowling duo of Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah. Boult, who sustained a groin injury, was looking fine. "I have not seen him (Boult), but it looks okay. It is a big game that is coming up and we have got three-four days and we wanted to make sure that he is okay. He went off obviously, but he looks okay. I don’t think it’s a big problem. The next three days he will be fine and on the park on the 10th," said Rohit. Delhi Capitals were simply outplayed by the class of Mumbai Indians as they fell short by 57 runs and will now have to play the Qualifier 2 against the winner of Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Royal Challengers Bangalore in a bid to secure a berth in the final of IPL 2020.

'Perfect result': Rohit Sharma lauds team efforts after winning first IPL qualifiers

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'If you put 50 per cent of your purse..', LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka on possibility of buying MI's Rohit Sharma

'Perfect result': Rohit Sharma lauds team efforts after winning first IPL qualifiers