{"id":273963,"date":"2025-04-04T11:25:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T11:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/04\/rishabh-pant-is-yet-to-sanjiv-goenka-makes-huge-statement-about-lsg-skippers-leadership-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2025-04-04T11:25:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T11:25:15","slug":"rishabh-pant-is-yet-to-sanjiv-goenka-makes-huge-statement-about-lsg-skippers-leadership-cricket-news-the-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/04\/rishabh-pant-is-yet-to-sanjiv-goenka-makes-huge-statement-about-lsg-skippers-leadership-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Rishabh Pant is yet to … ‘: Sanjiv Goenka makes huge statement about LSG skipper’s leadership | Cricket News – The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rishabh Pant (L) and LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka engage in a conversation after their loss to PBKS in IPL 2025. (Image: X)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

NEW DELHI: Despite Lucknow Super Giants\u2019 (LSG) disappointing eight-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 2025 IPL, franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka has kept his faith in Rishabh Pant<\/a>\u2019s leadership abilities.
He delivered a stirring message — one that not only motivated his squad but also highlighted his unwavering faith in skipper’s potential.
In a conversation with Star Sports, Goenka made a striking declaration: \u201cThe moment we knew he (Rishabh) was not being retained, we planned the team around him. I’ve said this before, and I have no hesitation in saying it again: I believe he’s a great leader. His best leadership is yet to come. So, 27 is the number we got him at. If it had meant 28, that would have been the number.\u201d<\/p>\n

Goenka emphasised that Pant\u2019s leadership journey is still unfolding, and that LSG is fully invested in his aggressive, instinct-driven style. \u201cWe were very clear\u2014we needed a leader who trusts and backs his instincts, who is fearless, who is destructive. And in Rishabh, we get all of that,\u201d he added.
Pant, however, endured a tough outing against Punjab, managing just two runs. LSG\u2019s top order faltered, with Mitchell Marsh falling for a golden duck, but a gritty 65-run stand between Nicholas Pooran<\/a> (44) and Ayush Badoni (41) helped steady the innings.
Late cameos from David Miller and Abdul Samad took the team to 171\/7, but it proved insufficient.
Punjab\u2019s openers were ruthless in reply. Prabhsimran Singh smashed 69 off 34 balls, while Shreyas Iyer<\/a> (52 not out) and Nehal Wadhera (43 not out) chased down the target with ease, sealing the win in just 16.2 overs.<\/p>\n

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Despite the loss, Goenka addressed the team with encouragement. \u201cThis evening, you are entitled to your disappointments. Tomorrow morning, wake up fresh… you\u2019ve really got a great team. Just believe in yourself.\u201d
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Now placed sixth on the points table, LSG will look to bounce back in their next fixture against Mumbai Indians. With Pant at the helm and Goenka\u2019s full backing, the team remains confident their best is yet to come.<\/p>\n


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