Image: Nicholas Pooran bonds with fan injured by six, gifts signed cap pre-DC clash / © Hindustan Times
For the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), IPL 2025 has been about building not just wins but bonds with their fans. Currently sitting fifth on the points table with 5 wins and 3 losses from 8 matches, LSG has a Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.088. But beyond the numbers, a heartwarming gesture from Nicholas Pooran recently stole the spotlight.
During LSG’s dominant victory over Gujarat Titans on April 12 at the Ekana Stadium, one of Pooran’s massive sixes struck a fan on the head. The fan, instead of being upset, remained cheerful and told the team he only wished to see LSG continue winning. Ahead of their clash against Delhi Capitals on April 22, LSG shared a 48-second video featuring this fan expressing his admiration and recounting a friendly chat with Pooran post-match.
Moved by the fan’s spirit, Nicholas Pooran met him and gifted a signed cap, showcasing the beautiful connection between players and supporters. The video, captioned “Bas apni Lucknow ki team jeetti rehni chahiye”, quickly went viral on LSG’s social media.
LSG, under the leadership of Rishabh Pant, will face a tough challenge against Axar Patel’s Delhi Capitals next. A comprehensive win could propel them to the top of the table, keeping both their playoff hopes and emotional momentum alive.