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Modi Slams IPL Owners for Publicly Berating Captains
2 Apr
Summary
- Lalit Modi criticized IPL owners for public criticism of captains.
- An LSG owner's heated exchange with Rishabh Pant went viral.
- Modi suggested IPL adopt football league's patience and class.
Lalit Modi has ignited a debate regarding the conduct of IPL franchise owners after an on-field interaction between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant went viral. The exchange occurred after LSG's six-wicket defeat against DC on April 2, 2026, drawing widespread attention and speculation.
Modi took to social media platform X to express his views, drawing a parallel with football league owners. He stated, "While football league owners treat players with respect, long-term vision, and professionalism, IPL owners are often busy chasing hype and headlines, publicly berating captains right on the boundary after tough losses."
He further questioned the broader operational strategies of IPL franchises, emphasizing the need for investment in infrastructure, fan experience, and sustainable models. Modi suggested that adopting the patience and class demonstrated by top football leagues could further boost the already substantial billion-dollar valuations of IPL franchises.
