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Sanjiv Goenka’s Dressing Room Speech Goes Viral After LSG’s Nail-Biting IPL Loss to DC

After an intense post-match chat with captain Rishabh Pant, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka delivers a powerful message to lift team morale following a last-over defeat to Delhi Capitals.

March 26, 2025: Despite a heartbreaking one-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2025 opener, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) chose inspiration over introspection. While social media erupted with memes after franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka’s intense conversation with skipper Rishabh Pant, the LSG camp responded with a video showcasing the owner’s motivational speech in the dressing room.

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The viral video reveals Goenka addressing the squad, emphasizing positivity, potential, and perspective.

“Lots of positives I take away from this game — in batting, in bowling… the Powerplay in both innings was brilliant,” Goenka said.
“We’re a young team. Let’s focus on the positives, reset, and come back stronger on the 27th.”

The result may have been disappointing, but the message was clear: resilience is the real victory.

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💬 Match Recap:

LSG posted a formidable 210-run target.
DC, led by impact substitute Ashutosh Sharma’s heroic 66,* pulled off a stunning comeback.
A missed stumping and an unsuccessful DRS call in the final over proved costly for Pant and co.
Axar Patel, DC’s captain, humorously warned fans to expect an unpredictable ride under his leadership.

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This episode echoes last season’s infamous Goenka-KL Rahul exchange, but this time, the tone was strikingly different — encouraging, not confrontational.

As franchises continue to grow as brands beyond cricket, moments like these offer glimpses into the emotional intelligence and leadership mindset shaping modern teams.

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