Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjeev Goenka has complimented Rishabh Pant for his aggressive and fearless style of cricket. Pant, who was made the LSG captain for the IPL 2025 season, has impressed Goenka with his leadership quality and never-say-die attitude.

Goenka believes that the reason why the swash buckling left hand batter is able to inspire and motivate his teammates makes him the ideal candidate for captain. The industrialist referred to Pant's passion for the game and his willingness to take risks in order to win the game.

Everyone doubted whether he would be able to get back into his form, but he has proved them wrong. His determination and resilience have made him an even better player.
"His return proves his strength of mind. He is hungrier than ever before and stands prepared to lead from the front, "Goenka said

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A Future Bright With Expectations 

Pant has his image as an unconventional yet bright decision-taker on the ground. Goenka recollected a memorable instance wherein Pant's troublesome yet tactical approach tilted the tide in the team's favor.

LSG owner Sanjeev Goenka talking about their Captain Rishabh Pant and his fearless approach. ⭐pic.twitter.com/BpfPVt8T0Q

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"Others may call it 'dramebaazi,' but it's intelligent captaincy.His intuition can alter a game. Goenka believes that Pant can guide LSG to multiple IPL championships and has great expectations for his leadership."He is capable of performing on par with MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. "He will achieve great success with LSG because of his fearless cricket," he said..

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All eyes will be on Pant and LSG in the run-up to the 2025 Indian Premier League, as they are keen to make history under his leadership.

Rishabh Pant has come under fire after making a slow start as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). LSG has now lost two of their last three games under Pant's leadership, receiving criticism from all sides. Pant, the wicketkeeper-batter, has struggled even at bat, scoring just 0 runs, 15, and 2.