Following Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) eight-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings at Ekhana Cricket Stadium in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, a video featuring LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka has gone viral. In the clip, Goenka staunchly defends his decision to acquire Rishabh Pant for ₹27 crore, emphasizing that the star player’s peak performance is still ahead.
Speaking to Star Sports, Goenka explained, “As soon as we learned Rishabh Pant wasn’t retained by Delhi Capitals, we built our strategy around him. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: he’s an exceptional leader. His finest leadership moments are yet to unfold. We secured him for ₹27 crore, but even if it had been ₹28 crore, we were fully committed. We wanted a leader who trusts his gut, plays fearlessly, and brings a destructive edge—Rishabh delivers all of that.”
Goenka shared these insights in an exclusive interview with Star Sports, set to air at 4:30 pm before LSG’s upcoming match against Mumbai Indians. The viral video has sparked widespread discussion online, spotlighting Pant’s high-profile move to LSG.