Sanjiv Goenka Faces Criticism for Mispronouncing Meg Lanning's Name in Manchester Super Giants Reveal

Sanjiv Goenka, owner of Lucknow Super Giants and Manchester Super Giants, faced online criticism after mispronouncing Australian cricketer Meg Lanning's name as 'Meg Canning' during a squad announcement video for The Hundred 2026. Despite subtitles showing the correct name, the error drew backlash from fans and supporters of women's cricket, who viewed it as disrespectful. Additionally, the rebranding of Manchester Originals to Manchester Super Giants, including a new elephant logo, sparked confusion among fans regarding its relevance to the team's English roots.