Sanjiv Goenka Reprimands Rishabh Pant! Lucknow Super Giants have started with a defeat in the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. In this match played at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, Delhi Capitals defeated Supergiants by 6 wickets. After the first defeat in IPL 2026, Lucknow captain Rishabh Pant and owner Sanjeev looked quite disappointed. After the end of the match, Sanjeev Goenka was seen having a serious discussion with coach Justin Langer and Rishabh Pant. During this time, from the expression seen on Rishabh’s face, it seemed that Sanjeev Goenka was very unhappy with the team’s performance.
Sanjeev Goenka reprimanded Rishabh Pant!
After the defeat against Delhi Capitals, it is once again being discussed on social media that what Sanjeev Goenka did with KL Rahul in the year 2024, has he done the same with Rishabh Pant? However, from the pictures going viral on social media, it cannot be claimed that Sanjeev Goenka is reprimanding Rishabh Pant, but it is certain that the owner of Lucknow Super Giants is not at all happy with the performance of the team in the first match.
This is a long season, and moments like these are part of building something meaningful. I have full confidence in our captain and the team to respond with strength. To our fans, thank you for your support at Ekana today, we will come back stronger. The story of @LucknowIPL this… pic.twitter.com/iQvN8u4g1d
—Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) April 1, 2026
Sanjeev Goenka reacted on social media
After Lucknow Super Giants’ first defeat of IPL 2026 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Sanjiv Goenka reacted on his ex-handle and said, ‘There is still a long season left and such moments are part of building something meaningful. I have full confidence in our captain and team that they will come back strongly. Thank you to our fans for your support today at Ekana, we will return even stronger.

