After a dramatic defeat of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)?against Delhi Capitals (DC)? at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, March 25, 2025, LSG fans are left heartbroken. Amid this, a video of Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka having an intense conversation with captain Rishabh Pant just after the defeat quickly went viral on social media.
Just after the video started making rounds on the internet, the LSG official page clarified the air, saying that they were having a fun time and just having a fun and lighthearted discussion with Pant and the head coach.
Following the same, the LSG posted another video of Sanjiv Goenka giving a pep talk to the team after the defeat. Delhi Capitals secured a successful victory after chasing down a target of 210 runs in 19.3 overs.
In an extensive chat with Rishabh Pant on the ground after LSG's defeat, Sanjiv Goenka went into their dressing room to have a conversation with the whole team.
While giving a pep talk to the Lucknow Super Giants team, he said, ¡°Lots of positives to take away from this game in both batting and bowling. The way we handled the power play in both innings was brilliant. These things happen; we are a young team. Let¡¯s focus on the positives and move forward from tomorrow to the 27th, hoping for a better result. It was a disappointing result tonight, yes, but a great game overall¡ªwell done!¡±
In the video, Goenka had a conversation with the players, where he explained to them what went wrong, just like other coaches do.
As soon as the video surfaced on the internet, fans quickly started sharing it, and some even shared their thoughts about it.
One user on X (formerly called Twitter) said, "I don't see anything wrong here; why are people crying unnecessarily? Owners can give speeches. Langer & Zak also would have given."
"Uncle 27th wale game ke baad aisi meethi vaani nahi bol paayenge ??," one joked.
Another said, "He is already inside the dressing room after the first match. Imagine if they lose a few more from here on ???"
"Owners meddling in team affairs will only lead to failure. He should keep away from dressing room and stay out of it"
"Let the professionals handle cricket."
"6 match baad ye aadmi chillane lag jaayega team ke upar."
"Players are now corporate slaves whi have to listen useless sermon from their ¡°OWNER¡±. LSG team should be banned from IPL just flr ruining the spirit of sport ."?
"Are the coaching staff on leave vacation?"??