Despite a likelihood of reaching playoffs through five upcoming victories LSG delivered uneven performances throughout their nine matches. The team often had to rely on individuals to secure victories throughout matches. Sanjiv Goenka receives high praise by their player Nicholas Pooran who describes the owner’s backing of his team as “brilliant.” Goenka according to Pooran enables his players to decide as individuals throughout gameplay. The team plans to show their appreciation to Goenka by delivering improved results during IPL 2025.
Nicholas Pooran’s Praises For LSG Owner
“He’s been brilliant when it comes to supporting the guys. He allowed the guys to make the decisions based on the cricket. That’s what I have felt so far. The owners have given the guys enough opportunities and obviously, that has an impact on the game for the whole team and that was wonderful. Obviously it’s business end and with his backing, hopefully the guys can come up trumps now,” Pooran said.
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Why Is Sanjiv Goenka Is Facing Criticism
People criticise his tactic of relying on single player and his aggressive manner when addressing his team members. In the last IPL season LSG fans observed him yelling at KL Rahul while he also openly blamed the previous Lucknow captain for their defeat. Which lead to the incident where Sanjiv Goenka made efforts to speak with KL Rahul during the match but the DC player dismissed him after a short handshake in their victory against LSG. Fans witness him demonstrating similar behaviour toward LSG’s recent captain following recent observations of Pant receiving scolding from him.
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