Former Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi shows no signs of backing down from his attacks on Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka. In fact, Modi has been consistently targeting Goenka. Some time ago, while responding to a post by Goenka on X, Modi had called him a joker. Now, in response to a recent post by Sanjiv Goenka, Lalit Modi has once again launched a scathing attack. Expressing his outrage over Goenka's social media activity, he went so far as to declare that Goenka is "poison" for the Lucknow Super Giants team.
Sanjiv Goenka Reacts to Lucknow Defeat
In IPL 2026, the Lucknow Super Giants suffered a defeat at the hands of the Delhi Capitals in their opening match. Following this loss, Lucknow's owner, Sanjiv Goenka, shared his reaction on 'X'. In his post, Sanjiv Goenka wrote: There is still a long season ahead, and moments like these are an integral part of the process of building anything meaningful. I have complete faith in my captain and the team that they will make a strong comeback. To our fans: Thank you for your support at the Ekana Stadium today. We will return even stronger.
Lalit Modi Lashes Out at Sanjiv Goenka Post
Lalit Modi has reacted angrily and sharply to a post shared by Sanjiv Goenka following his team's defeat at the hands of the Delhi Capitals. Tagging Goenka in his response, Lalit Modi wrote: I agree with one thing, and that is your final sentence. You are consistently—in clear and concise terms—tarnishing the image of the IPL. You should be banned; resign for your own good, and stay away from the stadium.
He further wrote in his post You are poison to this sport—to its dignity, its atmosphere, its fans, and above all, its players. You are toxic. Stay in your factories. You may be my brother-in-law, but the sport comes first—not you.
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