Sanjiv Goenka gives parting message to Rishabh Pant after disappointing IPL 2025 season

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka delivered his final message to captain Rishabh Pant following the team’s disappointing seventh-place finish in IPL 2025.

After LSG’s six-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their final game, Goenka shared an emotional yet powerful message to mark the end of a rollercoaster IPL 2025 season for the franchise.

Despite the heartbreak of missing out on the playoffs, Goenka hailed the resilience, fight, and unity the Lucknow Super Giants displayed throughout the campaign. He noted that wins and losses are part of the game, but the real victory lies in fighting spirit.

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LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka pens emotional note after tough IPL 2025 season

Sanjiv Goenka posted, X: “As this IPL season comes to a close for @LucknowIPL, we look back at a journey filled with both triumphs and challenges. What stood out was the fighting spirit, unity, and resilience of our team. We stayed committed, backed each other, and never gave up.”

The LSG owner then thanked Rishabh Pant for leading with heart amid the criticism over his poor captaincy and dismal form with the bat in the IPL 2025, where Rishabh Pant could muster only 269 runs across the 14 innings while leading the team to only 6 wins throughout the season.

Sanjiv Goenka praises Rishabh Pant’s leadership, thanks coaches and fans

Despite the odds, Rishabh Pant stood tall and carried the squad on his shoulders when it mattered most.

Goenka also extended his gratitude not only to the LSG players but also to the coaches, analysts, physios, and ground staff, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes.

He also thanked the fans for their unwavering support of the team. Goenka added, “Thank you @RishabhPant17 for leading with heart, and to every player in the squad for giving it their all.

Grateful to @ImZaheer, Justin Langer, Vijay Dahiya, and the entire management and support staff—coaches, physios, analysts, and ground staff—for their tireless efforts behind the scenes. To our fans, thank you for your unwavering support and for being part of this journey with us.”

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We will come back stronger next season: Sanjiv Goenka

Goenka also reserved a special shout-out for the Indian Wheelchair Cricket Team, drawing inspiration from their spirit as LSG looks to reset for next year.

He said, “A special mention to @Somjeet_Singh07 and the Indian Wheelchair Cricket Team for the encouragement and inspiration.”

The LSG owner ended his post with a powerful promise: “On to the next season. We will come back stronger.”

As this IPL season comes to a close for @LucknowIPL, we look back at a journey filled with both triumphs and challenges. What stood out was the fighting spirit, unity, and resilience of our team. We stayed committed, backed each other, and never gave up.

Thank you @RishabhPant17… pic.twitter.com/Pm16SJcbZ5

— Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) May 28, 2025

LSG vs RCB Match Highlight

Speaking about the final league match, RCB booked their spot in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 with a breathtaking run chase, as stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma delivered a knock for the ages.

His unbeaten 85 off just 33 balls powered RCB to a sensational six-wicket win over LSG, chasing down 228, which is the third-highest successful chase in IPL history, with eight balls in Lucknow.

Rishabh Pant had earlier lit up the Ekana Stadium with a masterclass 118* off 61 balls, single-handedly lifting LSG to a towering 227/3.

But RCB, unfazed and fearless, stormed back with a dominant batting performance, with Jitesh leading the charge with his fearless attack. LSG will most likely back Rishabh Pant for another season before arriving on a conclusion about his spot in the squad.

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