Justin Langer’s Light-Hearted Moment Steals the Show After LSG's Win Over Mumbai Indians

"Mom, I’m at a press conference": Langer’s hilarious reaction to a ringing phone goes viral after LSG's 12-run IPL victory​

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer delivered a memorable and amusing moment during the post-match press conference following his team’s 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in an IPL clash held in Lucknow.

As reporters gathered to discuss LSG’s spirited win, Langer was in the middle of addressing a question about injured speedster Mayank Yadav when a phone placed on the podium started ringing. Displaying “Mom” on the caller ID, the unexpected interruption led to an impromptu comedy moment.

"Who's Maa?" Langer quipped, looking at the reporter for permission before cheekily answering the call himself. “Mom, it’s 12:08 AM, I am at a press conference,” he said, sparking a round of laughter from everyone present.

LSG Bounce Back Strong After Previous Defeat​

The laughter-filled press conference came after a high-intensity match, where LSG held their nerve to defend a 204-run target, restricting Mumbai Indians to 191/5. The win marked LSG’s second victory in four matches this season, helping them recover from a heavy defeat in their previous outing against Punjab Kings.

Reflecting on the team’s bounce back, Langer expressed satisfaction with the performance but steered clear of pitch-related controversies that had surfaced after their loss to Punjab. Team mentor Zaheer Khan had earlier commented that the conditions didn’t favor LSG’s strengths. However, Langer took a more diplomatic approach.

Langer on Pitches: “The Less We Talk About Them, the Better”​

“To be completely honest, both pitches here have been excellent for the past two years,” Langer said. “There was a little bit of emotion after the last game. My whole time as the head coach, I’ve really enjoyed playing here.”

“It’s nice to have a little bit of variations on how they play. The less we talk about the pitches the better,” he added, dismissing any lingering concerns about surface suitability.

As LSG prepares for the rest of the IPL season, moments like these—both on and off the field—are keeping the team in the spotlight. And thanks to Justin Langer’s wit and good humor, the post-match press conference might just become as entertaining as the game itself.