Rishabh Pant with Sanjiv Goenka after DC vs LSG (Source:@vicky_curz/X.com)
Rishabh Pant was bought for 27 Crore by Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025 mega auction. The wicketkeeper was given a grand welcome by LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka who has high expectations that Pant will take the franchise to the heights where KL Rahul could not.
LSG Starts Off IPL 2025 With A One-Wicket Loss vs DC
However, his journey has not started on a bright note, as LSG lost a thrilling encounter by one wicket against Delhi Capitals. It was quite a win for the Capitals as they were on backfoot for the majority of the game, but some mistakes from captain Pant and his bowlers left LSG fans high and dry.
The loss surely would not have gone well with their owner Sanjiv Goenka, and he was seen having an animated discussion with his captain Rishabh Pant. It brought back memories of IPL 2024 where Sanjiv Goenka gave a heated lecture of KL Rahul, then captain of LSG after their loss.
Is There A Rift Between LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka And Rishabh Pant?
Fans are speculating that Rishabh Pant is getting the same treatment that KL Rahul got in IPL 2025. However, from the photos that are going viral, it is not clear whether it was even an animated chat or just a talk between two important stakeholders of the franchise.
Thus, any conclusions that that Sanjiv Goenka is fighting with Rishabh Pant is an exaggerated claim and needs more detailing. All seems fine between the two at the moment and they would be looking to make a strong comeback in the next match.
LSG will next play their game against SRH on March 27, and would have to be at the top of their game if they want to change their fortunes.
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