Before IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants once again seem to be in the mood for a new beginning. The last few seasons of the team have been full of ups and downs, where the start was great but later the performance started declining. Now the franchise’s eyes are set on creating a new identity.

Team owner Sanjeev Goenka has also made it clear that this time the goal is not just to participate or reach the playoffs. A clear message has been given to captain Rishabh Pant that now the team will have to show by winning the title.

IPL 2026: Clear message from the owner: Trophy is the real goal

Sanjiv Goenka has clearly said that any team gets its real identity only when it wins the trophy. He admitted that the team reached the playoffs in the first two seasons, but it is not enough. He said that now the time has come for the team to win its first IPL trophy. According to him, winning and losing are part of the game, but the goal should be bigger and this time that goal is just the title.

IPL 2026: New expectations with new captain

Before IPL 2025, the team took a big decision and decided to part ways with KL Rahul and made Rishabh Pant the captain by buying him for Rs 27 crore. It was a big bet, but last season the team’s performance was not as expected and the team again finished seventh.

IPL 2026: Owner responded to the rumors

Recently there were reports that the franchise is considering releasing Rishabh Pant. But Sanjiv Goenka dismissed all these rumours. He clearly said that injuries had affected the team a lot in the last season and in such a situation it is not right to hold any one player responsible. He supported Pant and expressed confidence that he can take the team forward.