Lucknow Super Giants‘ owner Sanjiv Goenka, captain Rishabh Pant and the members of the management visited Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi to seek blessings before the Indian Premier League 2026. “Praying to Lord Ram can never be done enough. With the IPL season around the corner, the entire team visited the temple to seek blessings. With his guidance, everything tends to fall into place,” LSG Owner Goenka told ANI.

After the visit, Goenka said that offering prayers to Lord Ram is always meaningful and that divine blessings will help im sett the right tone for the tournament.

“Dr. Sanjiv Goenka visits Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya along with captain Rishabh Pant and other members of the squad to receive blessings. JAI SHREE RAM,” LSG’s official handle posted on X.

The temple visit was part of the franchise’s pre-season activities, with Goenka, Pant, and other team officials taking part in the rituals, signaling a spiritual start to their IPL preparations.

Earlier, Pant had highlighted the team’s readiness for the new season and welcomed Bharat Arun as the franchise’s new bowling coach, praising the expertise and guidance he brings to the squad.

Speaking on JioHotstar, Pant said, “The sessions with the fast bowlers have been excellent. Bharat Arun has brought immense value to the team. We’ve discussed extensively what we expect from the bowlers and what he can contribute. The energy in camp is fantastic. He’s one of the top bowling coaches, and I trust him completely, having worked with him during his time with the Indian cricket team.”

Pant pointed out that Arun’s knowledge and strong relationship with the bowling unit help boost confidence and overall performance.

“He brings a wealth of experience. The bowlers have confidence in him and are comfortable sharing with him, which is exactly what you want from a bowling coach to strengthen the system. Looking back at last season, we knew our bowling needed an extra edge, and he’s someone who can provide that. I’m really glad to have him on board.”

On March 11, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule for the first phase of IPL 2026, which will run from March 28 to April 12.

Lucknow Super Giants will begin their campaign against Delhi Capitals on April 1, followed by matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 5, Kolkata Knight Riders on April 9, and Gujarat Titans on April 12.

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