'He's A Clown': Lalit Modi Slams Sanjiv Goenka Ahead of IPL 2026

March 26, 2026: A public clash has started on social media between Lalit Modi and Sanjiv Goenka after a recent post on X. The post was shared by Goenka, who owns the Lucknow Super Giants, and it led to a strong reaction from Modi.

The issue began when Goenka spoke about the growth of the IPL and gave credit to key people, including Jay Shah. This post got a lot of attention online and did not go well with Modi, who has always said that he created the IPL’s franchise model.

Seriously this guy really has a memory loss of who conceived the model. Thats ok. He just lives in his own world. We all know that 🤣🤣🤣 @DrSanjivGoenka is a 🤡
wish it was his brother @hvgoenka who owned the ipl franchise. He is a true cricket fan. Not this clown - who thinks… https://t.co/m8eBdAOHHX

— Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) March 26, 2026

Modi reacts strongly on social media

Replying on X, Modi criticised Goenka and said he was ignoring the history of the IPL. He wrote, “Seriously this guy really has a memory loss of who conceived the model. That’s ok. He just lives in his own world. We all know that Sanjiv Goenka is a clown… Just proves he has zero knowledge.” His strong words quickly went viral and got mixed reactions from fans.

Many people reacted to Modi’s comments online. Some supported him and said he was right about the IPL’s early days, while others felt his words were too harsh. Modi, who helped start the IPL in 2008, has often spoken about its original idea and business model.

Goenka, on the other hand, is a key figure in the IPL today through his team and his business group. This exchange shows that there are still different views about the IPL’s history and success. As the new season comes closer, this debate has become another big talking point among fans.