Lucknow Super Giants face backlash for insensitive interview

Lucknow Super Giants faced backlash on social media after an interview with their player, David Miller. Fans found the questions about his worst cricket heartbreaks to be insensitive and poorly timed. The franchise signed Miller for ₹7.5 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. As the IPL season began, LSG decided to interview him, but the theme sparked criticism. Viewers felt it was demoralizing to focus on Miller's past defeats instead of celebrating his achievements. In the interview, social media personality Shubham Gaur asked Miller to choose between two painful cricket moments. Fans reacted angrily, saying it was inappropriate to highlight such topics before the season. Many questioned why LSG would not ask similar questions to more established players like Virat Kohli. Critics also called for an apology from LSG to Miller. They expressed disappointment in how the franchise treated its players and suggested that the team should focus on celebrating their successes instead. Miller's history in major tournaments includes several near-misses for South Africa. Last year, he was part of the T20 World Cup final where South Africa fell short against India. These memories were not what fans wanted to revisit in an interview so close to the new IPL season. As the season unfolds, many hope LSG can turn their focus to positive moments and support their players better. The team ended the interview by expressing hope for success this season, but fans remain skeptical.