IPL 2025: LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka sparks transfer fear by pointing finger at Pant & hugging Iyer

IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka is often known for his sharp reactions and 'perform or perish' approach towards his team players in the mega event. A recent development in the ongoing IPL-2025 concerning Goenka has triggered fear among the fans about transfer of a cricketer.

Following LSG's defeat against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Ekana Stadium, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka walked up to PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer, who scored a match-winning fifty and hugged him before holding a lengthy chat.

The development has sparked fear among the fans over various social media platforms with several of them speculating that Goenka might be trying to convince Iyer to snub PBKS and join LSG.

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Fans fear repeat of KL Rahul incident

Subsequently, Goenka got hold of Pant and had an animated discussion. Goenka was seen pointing his finger at Pant during the discussion a few times. Following the incident, fans are fearing a repeat of a KL Rahul incident. 

Notably, Pant was roped in for Rs 27 crore at the auction last year, 25 lakhs more than Iyer, ended up on the losing side. This was LSG's second loss in three matches since the start of the season. Moreover, Pant is currently going through a horrible form. He has so far managed just 17 runs off 26 balls in three innings in IPL 2025.