On Monday, January 20, Goenka, along with Pant, held a special chat in Kolkata. The Super Giants broke the bank to acquire the left-handed batter's services for the upcoming and future seasons. Pant, who became the most expensive player in IPL history, was acquired by LSG for a whopping Rs 27 crore.
“He will play 10-15 years. During that time, he can win at least 5-6 IPL titles. People will say, ‘Mahi, Rohit, Rishabh’," said Goenka.
We Had Kept a Budget of Rs 27 Crore for Rishabh Pant - Sanjiv Goenka
Goenka revealed that the Lucknow Super Giants were determined to acquire Pant during the IPL 2025 auction. They had allocated a budget of Rs 27 crore for him and were adamant about securing his services.
The Super Giants are still in search of their first IPL title since their debut in 2022. They failed to reach the final despite advancing to the playoffs in the first two seasons. The Lucknow-based franchise finished seventh and missed the playoffs in 2024 and will be hoping to win their first-ever title in 2025.
He Will Probably Be The Best Captain IPL Has Seen - Sanjiv Goenka
“Rishabh Pant isn’t just going to be the best player of LSG but of IPL itself. Never seen someone with so much passion. He’s the boy next door; his connection with the players, teams, and thought process is different. Conventional thought processes lack uniqueness," Goenka shared.
The LSG owner emphasized the importance of building mutual trust within the team. He acknowledged that Pant may be familiar with some players and not others. Goenka noted that winning is the ultimate goal, but both victories and losses are part of the journey.
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