'PR Stunt': Jos Buttler Praises Team Owner Sanjiv Goenka After Manchester Super Giants Win The Hundred 2026; Netizens REACT | VIDEO
· Free Press Journal
London, August 17: Star England all-rounder and Manchester Super Giants men's team captain Jos Buttler praised team owner Sanjiv Goenka after leading the team to their first-ever title in The Hundred.
However, the praise did not go down well with fans, who were quick to react. Some alleged that the video was part of a PR stunt to improve Goenka's image following his alleged feud with former Lucknow Super Giants captain and Indian player KL Rahul.
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From winning @thehundred to building what comes next.
— RP Sanjiv Goenka Group (@rpsggroup) August 17, 2026
Jos Buttler on the Goenka family’s investment in developing the High Performance Cricket Centre at @EmiratesOT and the vision for the future of cricket.@ManchesterSG100 @lancscricket @DrSanjivGoenka @DameSarahStorey… pic.twitter.com/i7NaCvV4eH
Goenka's Relationship With Captains
Sanjiv Goenka's relationship with his Indian Premier League (IPL) team LSG captains has been sour. There have been controversies involving him and his captains. After KL Rahul, even Rishabh Pant left his side and officially returned to Delhi Capitals (DC) after a poor run in the IPL 2026 season.
— Manchester Super Giants (@ManchesterSG100) August 16, 2026
Rishabh Pant moved from LSG to DC, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav was traded to LSG.
LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka having chat with KL Rahul after today's match.
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 8, 2024
- Feel for KL Rahul and I hope he will comeback stronger. pic.twitter.com/Lu42WAnJTI
However, MSG captain Jos Buttler praising Goenka has stunned the cricketing fans and they said that now Jos will become Sanjiv's favourite cricketer.
BEFORE KL RAHUL, NOW RISHABH PANT
— Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) April 1, 2026
Winning and losing are part of the game, but public humiliation shouldn't be. If Sanjiv Goenka has concerns, they belong in the dressing room, not on a global broadcast. Lecturing a captain like KL Rahul & Rishabh Pant in front of cameras… pic.twitter.com/YDCjeacYAt
Sanjiv goenka be like - aaj se Buttler mera favourite player
— Playpluse (@PlaypluseHQ) August 17, 2026
Speaking after their championship win, the star cricketer highlighted that the owner’s long-term commitment to the sport, particularly the decision by the RPSG Group to invest in and develop land around Old Trafford cricket ground.
This guy's PR team is working overtime ever since that incident with KL Rahul
— Luffy (@UTDdjoke24) August 17, 2026
Buttler explained that this investment benefits far more than just the franchise, creating long-term value for Lancashire County Cricket Club and the wider English cricket community in Manchester.
'A Team Effort From First Game To Last': Sanjiv Goenka Hails Manchester Super Giants’ Historic Maiden Men’s Hundred Title TriumphPaneer Masala at Butler's home today.
— No name (@aksh__96) August 17, 2026
Internet Reacts
A user commented to the video and said, "Sanjiv goenka be like - aaj se Buttler mera favourite player." Another said, "This guy's PR team is working overtime ever since that incident with KL Rahul."
LSG coming Loading ⏳
— RATHORE (@GSR2139) August 17, 2026
A user also said, "Paneer Masala at Butler's home today." A user also predicted that the IPL 2027 trophy might be won by LSG. The user said, "LSG coming Loading."