The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) attempted to address the backlash against franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka by releasing a video showcasing a light-hearted interaction between Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant after their IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. However, the move backfired as fans accused LSG of trying to manipulate the narrative following their loss, where they were bowled out for 141 runs. Critics pointed out that the video seemed staged, lacking the crowd present during the original incident that sparked controversy. This incident has drawn comparisons to Goenka's previous public reprimands of former captain KL Rahul, which reportedly affected team morale. Observers are now questioning the professionalism of Goenka's approach, as many believe he is trying to 'wash his sins' by altering the public's perception through social media. The backlash intensified, leading to more scrutiny of LSG's actions.