Following LSG's defeat to DC, a video of an intense on-field chat between owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant went viral, drawing comparisons to a past incident with KL Rahul. The franchise released a clarification video showing a friendlier interaction, but it was met with skepticism and further debate from fans on social media.
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have released a video that clarifies the post-match interaction between the owner, Sanjiv Goenka, and captain Rishabh Pant following the team’s IPL 2026 defeat to the Delhi Capitals at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, April 1.
The LSG suffered a six-wicket defeat to DC in their opening match of the IPL 2026. After being bundled out for 141, the hosts failed to defend the total as the visitors chased down the 142-run target with 17 balls to spare or in 17.1 overs. Sameer Rizvi (70 off 47 balls) and Tristan Stubbs (39 off 32 balls) shared an unbeaten 119-run stand for the fifth wicket to guide Delhi Capitals to a comfortable victory.
LSG bowlers, especially Prince Yadav, Mohammed Shami, and Mohsin Khan, made early inroads to put the Delhi Capitals under pressure during the powerplay. However, the momentum shifted after Rizvi and Stubbs steadied the innings with a composed and match-defining partnership.
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LSG Issues Clarification Video over Goenka-Pant Chat
Following the LSG’s defeat to DC, owner Sanjiv Goenka and Rishabh Pant were spotted having an intense discussion on the field, with head coach Justin Langer and the franchise’s Director of Cricket, Tom Moody, also present. Though the details of the conversation are uncertain, it is likely to be about the team’s performance.
The intense chat between Pant and Goenka reminded the fans of KL Rahul’s episode, wherein the LSG owner publicly scolded the former captain after the team’s 10-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024.
Since the video of Pant and Goenka went viral on social media, Lucknow Super Giants issued a clarification on its X handle (formerly Twitter), where the captain and owner can be giving hugs and high-fives, followed by a private discussion with co-owner Shaswant Goenka, head coach Justin Langer, and Director of Cricket Tom Moody.
Along with the video, LSG wrote:
“Not everything you see is the true story, here’s the unfiltered post-match vibes, when cameras don’t cut.”
Lucknow Super Giants appeared to have issued a clarification video as the intense chat between owner Sanjiv Goenka and skipper Rishabh Pant took social media by storm, with many fans and cricket enthusiasts questioning the reason behind the heated discussion and whether it reflected the frustration over LSG’s performance against DC.
LSG Questioned Over Post-Match Video
The Lucknow Super Giants’ clarification video of the conversation between Rishabh Pant and Sanjiv Goenka apparently didn’t quell the debate, as many fans continued to question why the discussion seemed so intense on the field.
Taking to their X handles (formerly Twitter), fans and cricket enthusiasts expressed dubiousness of the video, with many mocking the franchise’s repeated attempts to protect the image of the owner, while others pointed out the inconsistencies s, questioning the timing and setting of the footage.
Many also compared the video to the past incidents involving KL Rahul, highlighting that the forced PR move only fueled further criticism instead of calming fans.
In the last IPL season, Lucknow Super Giants had a disappointing campaign as they finished seventh in the league stage with six wins and eight losses, and failed to qualify for the playoffs.
Following a defeat to the Delhi Capitals, the Rishabh Pant-led side will look to bounce back when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, April 5.
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