Lucknow Super Giants Owner Sanjiv Goenka was clearly upset after Captain Rishabh Pant's latest failure with the bat in a must-win IPL 2025 clash against SunRisers Hyderabad.
Moments after Pant's soft dismissal, cameras caught Goenka storming out of the owner's balcony in clear frustration. A video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, with fans highlighting the LSG owner's animated reaction.
Goenka, who had backed Pant heavily in the auction with a record-breaking Rs 27 crore (Rs 270 million) bid, appeared deeply disappointed with yet another underwhelming performance from his marquee player.
Pant's struggles have been a recurring theme this season, and his cheap dismissal at such a critical juncture only added to the pressure.
Goenka's reaction -- walking out immediately after the wicket -- spoke volumes about the growing tension in the LSG camp.
Given Goenka's past history of fallouts with captains, including K L Rahul last season, this public show of displeasure is likely to raise fresh questions about leadership dynamics within the franchise.
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