We will come back stronger: Gautam Gambhir pens note after LSG lose IPL 2022 Eliminator
India Today
IPL 2022: Lucknow Super Giants mentor Gautam Gambhir summarised their campaign, taking to social media after KL Rahul's men bowed out of the tournament after a 14-run loss to RCB in Kolkata on Wednesday.
L8cknow Super Giants mentor Gautam Gambhir took to social media on Thursday and backed the team to bounce back stronger next year after they crashed out of IPL 2022 in the Eliminator. LSG, one of the two newbies in the tournament, made their way out after losing to Royal Challengers Bangalore by 14 runs in Kolkata.
Gambhir has been one fo the pillars of the Lucknow franchise along with head coach Andy Flower and captain KL Rahul. LSG impressed as early as their first season, winning 8 matches in the league stages. However, on Wednesday, LSG were not at their best against RCB who rode on a stunning hundred (112 not out in just 58 balls) from Rajat Patidar to storm into Qualifier 2.
LSG looked set to finish in the top 2 and pose a strong challenge for the title but they KL Rahu's men lost a bit of momentum and ended up at the 3rd spot at the end of the league stages.
"Hard luck today but a great tournament for our new team. We’ll come back stronger.Until we meet again!" Gambhir wrote in an Instagram post.
Gambhir, who had led KKR to two IPL titles, returned to the dug-out after he was roped in as the mentor of LSG. Known for his straightforward approach on the cricket field, Gambhir was the broadcaster's favorite at the LSG dug-out.
Gambhir was pumped=up when LSG won but on Wednesday the disappointment was evident in his facial expressions as the World Cup-winning former opener wore his heart on his sleeves. In fact, Gambhir was seen having an animated chat with KL Rahul after LSG failed to chase 208 in Kolkata on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the other newbies of IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans became the first team to qualify for the final. Hardik Pandya's men will meet the winner of Qualifier 2 between RR and RCB at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
