The Lucknow Super Giants made a notable enhancement to their roster last year by acquiring David Miller for INR 7.5 crore, following the Gujarat Titans' decision not to match the offer for the prominent South African batsman. With Miller officially joining the LSG team earlier this week, the franchise is preparing for the upcoming season, which is scheduled to commence on March 24 against the Delhi Capitals.

However, a recent promotional video featuring Miller has unexpectedly put LSG in a difficult position, eliciting significant criticism from fans.

In the now-famous clip, Miller converses with social media influencer Shubham Gaur, who oddly prompts him to rank his most devastating knockout defeats. This question took many fans by surprise, as it seemed insensitive considering Miller's history of painful losses in crucial matches.

Miller responded to the inquiries, ultimately identifying South Africa's defeat to India in the 2024 T20 World Cup final as his most distressing experience. Although the video was likely intended to be humorous, it backfired dramatically, with numerous fans deeming it inappropriate and unwarranted.

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Social media was flooded with backlash, as users condemned LSG for placing their star player in a difficult situation solely for the sake of engagement. Numerous commentators suggested that the franchise should have been more considerate of Miller’s feelings, particularly in light of the recent disappointment South Africa faced in the Champions Trophy.

Here's how fans reacted:

LSG begin the campaign next week

A significant shift in personnel occurred at the IPL during last year's auction, highlighted by Rishabh Pant's acquisition by the Super Giants for a record sum of INR 27 crore. KL Rahul, who captained LSG during their initial three seasons, transitioned to the Delhi Capitals—Pant's previous team—during the auction.

In this new role, Rahul will focus solely on his batting, as Axar Patel has been appointed as the captain of DC.

Zaheer Khan, LSG's mentor, conveyed his confidence in Pant's leadership capabilities during a press conference before the season, stating, "We have a very capable captain appointed this year to lead the team forward. There are high expectations for him."

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