'PR Stunt': Jos Buttler Praises Team Owner Sanjiv Goenka After Manchester Super Giants Win The Hundred 2026; Netizens REACT | VIDEO
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…
On August 17, 2026, Manchester Super Giants captain Jos Buttler commended team owner Sanjiv Goenka after leading his team to victory in The Hundred's inaugural season. However, the owner's praise did not sit well with fans, many of whom believed the video was a public relations stunt aimed at enhancing Goenka's image following a feud with former Lucknow Super Giants captain and Indian player KL Rahul.
Goenka's history with IPL team captains has been tumultuous. After Rahul, Rishabh Pant also left the team, returning to Delhi Capitals after a disappointing IPL 2026 season. Despite this, Buttler's public praise of Goenka has left fans stunned, with some accusing the club of attempting to manipulate the situation for Goenka's benefit.
Buttler emphasized the importance of Goenka's long-term commitment to cricket, particularly the investment in the High Performance Cricket Centre at Old Trafford. This investment, he argued, benefits not just the franchise but the wider cricket community in Manchester and beyond.
The cricketing community has responded with mixed reactions. Some fans have welcomed the praise, while others have criticized the move as a calculated PR attempt. The incident has also reignited discussions about the relationships between team owners and their players, highlighting the complexities involved in managing professional sports teams.
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