Sanjiv Goenka, the owner of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has refuted rumors surrounding Rishabh Pant’s captaincy amid ‘fake reports’ hinting at his potential removal as captain before the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Despite criticisms of Pant’s performance in IPL 2025, where he struggled after being acquired for Rs. 27 crores, Goenka praised Pant’s character and dedication, wishing him success in the tournament.
Amid speculation about Pant being replaced as captain, Goenka debunked such claims, emphasizing Pant’s qualities and expressing optimism for his performance in the upcoming season. In response to previous rumors during IPL 2025, where doubts were raised about Pant’s retention as captain, Pant urged for responsible and sensible sharing of information on social media, emphasizing the importance of credible news over false narratives.
Rishabh Pant, who scored 269 runs in 13 matches last season with an average of 24.45, will be under scrutiny as Lucknow Super Giants kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against the Delhi Capitals at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on April 1.
