Whenever Lucknow Super Giants fail to deliver an ideal result in the IPL, Sanjiv Goenka\u2019s name quickly trends online. The franchise chief, widely viewed as a passionate presence around the squad, is often seen speaking animatedly with his players during match days. A recent on-field exchange involving captain Rishabh Pant reignited comparisons with another season moment from 2024, when fans discussed a similar verbal interaction between Goenka and then-captain KL Rahul. Edited clips circulating on social media turned the latest conversation into a fresh talking point, prompting Goenka to address the controversy directly in an interview.<\/p>\n
In his comments, Goenka pushed back on the idea that his interaction with Pant amounted to any kind of \u201cscolding.\u201d He argued that with a player like Rishabh, the situation was never about reprimanding him, despite how the exchange may look when clipped and shared. \u201cLook, with a player like Rishabh, there is never a \u2018daat\u2019 situation,\u201d Goenka said. \u201cBut on social media, even if Sanjiv Goenka moves his hands a certain way, it becomes breaking news. I\u2019ve become a very convenient punching bag. If you run a headline saying \u2018Sanjiv Goenka scolds his player,\u2019 you get instant views.\u201d<\/p>\n
Goenka also stressed that the public\u2019s interpretation is frequently shaped by isolated moments taken out of context. In his view, one incident should not be treated as a permanent reflection of a person\u2019s character or intent. \u201cPeople need to understand that one incident doesn\u2019t define a person. We make mistakes, we learn, and we ensure we don\u2019t repeat them. The dressing room is happy, and the environment is positive; these outside narratives aren\u2019t actual issues,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The owner further admitted that his natural manner of communicating\u2014particularly his use of hand gestures\u2014has often been misunderstood. He said the reaction to those gestures has reached a point where he is actively adjusting how he comes across during conversations. \u201cIt\u2019s funny how a simple gesture or hand movement outside the field becomes a national headline,\u201d he remarked. \u201cI am naturally someone who speaks with a lot of hand movements, but seeing how things get misinterpreted, I am now literally learning to keep my hands behind my back while talking!\u201d<\/p>\n
Goenka also addressed the recurring accusations that, as the head of a major sports franchise, he interferes with the technical side of cricket. He dismissed those allegations as unrealistic, pointing out that he is not a former professional cricketer and therefore would have little basis to dictate how players should perform. \u201cHow do I respond to critics who say I interfere? Honestly, for someone who has never played professional cricket, it would be foolish of me to tell my players how to play. I have a massive team of experts who handle the technical side of the game,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
While Goenka made it clear he is personally invested in the team\u2019s success, he drew a strict boundary between support and coaching. \u201cYes, I am passionate about the team. I want them to succeed and do well, but I don\u2019t understand the nuances of cricket the way an expert does. It would be completely out of place for me to give \u2018cricketing lessons\u2019 to professional athletes. My role is to support the team, not to coach them,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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