‘We almost had them’: Zaheer Khan rallies LSG after narrow defeat to CSK | Cricket News
After a narrow five-wicket loss to the Chennai Super Kings, the Lucknow Super Giants shared a behind-the-scenes video on their social media handle, capturing the team’s post-match reflections.
In the video, assistant coach Lance Klusener praised standout performances by captain Rishabh Pant, Aiden Markram, Ravi Bishnoi, and Avesh Khan, acknowledging their efforts in a tightly contested match.
Following the appreciation, LSG mentor Zaheer Khan delivered an inspiring pep talk to lift the team’s spirits. Emphasizing belief and resilience, he said:
“Just want to mention that these sorts of games go a long way in terms of having that belief — that we can make a match out of any situation. Today was a classic example of that. As a team, we stood up, and that’s what matters.”
Khan reflected on how close the game was:
“Throughout the game, there were situations and occasions where it could have gone either way — it was a very, very fine margin. We almost had them.”
With this defeat, LSG are still at the 4th place on the points table, with 4 wins and 3 losses from 7 matches. They will look to bounce back when they face the Rajasthan Royals on Saturday, April 19, in Jaipur.
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