Watch Video: Sanjiv Goenka Announces Rishabh Pant As Lucknow Super Giants Skipper For IPL 2025

IPL 2025: Speculations end over the captaincy of Lucknow Super Giants, as franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka announces Rishabh Pant as the leader of the side for the upcoming IPL season. The official confirmation of the decision has been made via a Star Sports exclusive interview with Jatin Sapru, on Monday, January 20.

“I see a born leader in Rishabh Pant. From my point of view, he will probably be the best captain IPL has ever seen. People now say ‘Mahi, Rohit’ in IPL’s most successful captains list. Mark my words, after 10-12 years it’ll be ‘Mahi, Rohit and Rishabh Pant’,” said Sanjiv Goenka.

Watch the clip from the viral interview below:

Rishabh Pant has now replaced KL Rahul at the helm of LSG, with the latter now plying his trade for Delhi Capitals. Rishabh Pant has captaincy experience and is also a seasoned campaigner. Therefore, appointing him as the captain makes sense.

“I will give my 200 percent. That’s my commitment to you. I will try whatever is there in my power to repay the faith. I am really excited and looking forward to new beginning and new energy. And have a blast out there with lot of fun. Definitely happy with the team. We have a mix of youth and experienced players. We have not been where we wanted to be… that’s the journey how we can take this franchise to newer heights,” said Rishabh Pant.

Here’s How ‘X’ Reacted On Rishabh Pant’s Appointment

The social media is buzzing with the latest news, as they shower their praise and congratulations on the Delhi-based cricketer. Rishabh Pant will be captaining his second side of his IPL career, and a stern challenge lies ahead of the wicket-keeper batsman.

Let’s have a look at some of the viral tweets: