LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka: Playoffs Not Enough, We Must Win First IPL Trophy

• LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka stated that reaching the playoffs is insufficient; the team needs to win the IPL trophy for true respect.
• Goenka emphasized that a team's true identity evolves with winning titles, not just playoff appearances.
• He highlighted positives from IPL 2025, including winning four of six games despite bowler injuries and successful experiments like promoting Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh as openers.
• Goenka acknowledged the lack of a strong bowling core last season and confirmed the team has focused on building a solid domestic Indian bowling unit for IPL 2026.
• The LSG owner believes the IPL 2026 squad has all necessary components and now needs to perform as a cohesive unit rather than individuals.