Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi sparked a social media stir by mocking Sanjiv Goenka over the Manchester Super Giants’ elephant logo. Responding to a user defending unusual franchise names, Modi called Goenka a “clown” and tweeted, “What else can you expect from jokers.” Fans were divided, with some praising his bluntness and others criticizing the personal attack.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has once again stirred controversy on social media, taking aim at Sanjiv Goenka over the Manchester Super Giants’ elephant logo. Modi’s tweet has quickly gone viral, drawing attention from cricket fans and social media users alike.

The controversy began after an X user suggested that the fuss over the franchise logo was overblown. The user pointed out that many T20 teams, including Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Kolkata Knight Riders, initially had names and logos that seemed unusual, yet over time they became iconic and widely accepted. They also humorously referenced the England cricket team crest of three lions, noting that lions are not native to the UK.

Modi, however, dismissed the user’s perspective and directly targeted Goenka, tweeting: “It’s because a clown who has no idea about anything decided to call it that. Sanjiv Goenka. What else can you expect from jokers.”

The response quickly sparked mixed reactions online. While some fans lauded Modi’s bluntness and candid criticism of franchise branding, others called the remarks overly personal and harsh.