IPL Auction 2025: Harsh Goenka Mocks Bother & LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka With 'Toxic Boss' Post

Billionaire Harsh Goenka's reaction to a meme labelling his brother, Sanjiv Goenka, as a "toxic boss" during the IPL auction has entertained social media users. The meme used an old image of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant to poke fun at Sanjiv Goenka, who owns Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Harsh Goenka responded with a thinking emoji to the post shared by user @sagarcasm on X. The caption read: "Dekh Bhai, company achi hai, pay acha hai, par boss bohot toxic hai" ("The company is good, the pay is good, but the boss is very toxic"). This humorous take quickly gained attention online.

Controversial Video Sparks Meme

The meme referenced a viral video showing KL Rahul in a heated discussion with Sanjiv Goenka after LSG's loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024. Following the video's spread on social media, Sanjiv Goenka addressed the situation by stating, "I don't want to comment on speculation. All I will say is KL Rahul is family."

Rishabh Pant's addition to LSG for ₹27 crore was another hot topic. Meanwhile, former captain KL Rahul moved to Delhi Capitals for ₹14 crore. Sanjiv Goenka mentioned that LSG had set aside ₹25-27 crore specifically for Pant. He said, "He was fulfilling our requirements, and we had planned to go all out for him."

Harsh Goenka Joins Auction Banter

Harsh Goenka also joined in on discussions about the IPL auction on X. He shared memes about the most expensive bids made during this high-stakes event. In one post, he humorously depicted Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Mitchell Starc surrounded by cash with the caption: "Scenes in the mind of Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer and Mitchell Starc #IPLAuction."

The meme emerged after Rishabh Pant was signed by LSG with a record-breaking bid. This move came as part of LSG's strategy to strengthen their team for the upcoming season. The light-hearted banter surrounding these events added an amusing twist to the serious business of cricket auctions.

The playful interaction between Harsh Goenka and social media users highlights how sports figures can become subjects of humour online. Such exchanges often provide fans with entertainment while keeping them engaged with ongoing sporting events.