5 Times When IPL Franchise Owners Lost Their Cool with Players

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the best T20 cricket leagues in the world, where millions tune in to witness the best players from around the world battle it out on the pitch. But beneath the glamour and the roar of the crowd, there is an immense amount of pressure on everyone involved.

However, the pressure doesn’t just affect those on the field. Team owners, with their massive investments and the hopes of millions of fans riding on their team’s performance, also experience a rollercoaster of emotions. While cricket is traditionally known as a gentleman’s game, the IPL’s high-pressure environment can sometimes push even the most composed owners to their emotional limits.

In this article, we look into 5 instances where IPL owners lost their cool:

LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka Lashes Out At KL Rahul

In the recent incident, Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka publicly criticized captain KL Rahul following the team’s humiliating 10-wicket defeat at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. A video of Goenka engaged in a heated conversation with KL Rahul quickly circulated on social media, drawing criticism from fans.

Parth Jindal’s Outburst at Sanju Samson

During a must-win match in IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals (DC) owner Parth Jindal showed his over-excited and aggressive side after the dismissal of Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson. Parth Jindal’s animated reactions in the VIP box, including shouting ‘out hai, out hai’ while Samson spoke with the on-field umpire, quickly spread on social media.

Shahrukh Khan Involved In Ugly Fight With Security Personnel At Wankhede Stadium

In 2012, KKR owner SRK was escorted out of the ground after reportedly exchanging heated words with Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) officials. SRK later explained to the media that his reaction was because of his children being ‘manhandled’ by the staff. The Bollywood actor was eventually banned from entering the Wankhede Stadium for five years; however, the ban was lifted after three years.

Preity Zinta’s Stern Warning To Sanjay Bangar

Preity Zinta, co-owner of Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), has also had her share of fiery moments. In 2016, when the team was going through a rough patch, Zinta reportedly threatened then-coach Sanjay Bangar with sacking if the team’s performance didn’t improve. It all happened after Kings XI Punjab suffered a narrow one-run loss to RCB.

Sanjiv Goenka and MS Dhoni’s Chapter Closure:

While not exactly a moment of rage, there was a time when Sanjiv Goenka, then owner of Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS), decided to sack MS Dhoni from captaincy. This decision, though made calmly, did create a stir as Dhoni was a highly respected leader. Steve Smith replaced Dhoni as the captain of Rising Pune Super Giants in the next season.