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LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka Waits Patiently to Meet Virat Kohli After IPL Match
Published: May 9, 2026
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Sanjiv Goenka, owner of the Lucknow Super Giants, waited without interruption for Virat Kohli to finish a conversation with former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson before approaching him after Thursday's IPL match at Ekana Stadium. Goenka, accompanied by his grandson, was seen gesturing to a staff member not to disturb the pair, a moment that quickly gained traction on social media.
The IPL match, won by LSG by nine runs via DLS after a rain delay, saw Mitchell Marsh score 111 off 56 balls and Rishabh Pant add 32 off 10 as LSG posted 209/3 in 19 overs. RCB's reply faltered despite Rajat Patidar's 61, with Digvesh Rathi defending runs in the final over to secure LSG's first home win of the season and end a six-match losing streak.
Video footage showed Goenka standing at a distance with his grandson until Kohli became available, after which the RCB batter warmly greeted them and signed an autograph for the child. The exchange, noted for its civility and respect, was shared widely across platforms, with users highlighting Goenka's restraint and humility.
The Lucknow camp has not issued a formal statement on the incident, but the clip continues to circulate as an example of sportsmanship. Kohli is expected to lead RCB in their next match against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.