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Shami Defends LSG Owner's High Expectations
1 Apr
Summary
- Pacer Mohammed Shami defends owner Sanjiv Goenka's passion.
- Shami states owner's high expectations are justified.
- Recent LSG campaigns (2024-2025) failed to qualify for playoffs.

Pacer Mohammed Shami has publicly defended Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka's passionate engagement with the team. Shami highlighted that Goenka's high expectations are a natural consequence of his significant investment in building the franchise.
Shami suggested that it is reasonable for an owner to expect top performance from players, especially considering the substantial financial commitment. He also commented on the viral visuals of Goenka's interactions, stating that the resulting memes and drama are often unwarranted and exaggerated.
While LSG qualified for the playoffs in their first two seasons (2022 and 2023), their performance has since declined. The team failed to secure a playoff spot in the 2024 and 2025 seasons, marking a disappointing period for the franchise.