Goenka's Ultimatum to Pant: LSG Needs Trophy, Playoffs Not Enough!

• Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka has issued an ultimatum to captain Rishabh Pant, stating that merely reaching the playoffs is no longer sufficient; the team must win the trophy.
• LSG made the playoffs in their first two seasons but finished seventh in IPL 2024 and IPL 2025, leading to a complete team revamp.
• Goenka emphasized that a team only earns true respect and love by lifting a trophy, not just by making it to the playoffs.
• He defended Pant's captaincy, attributing past performance issues to injuries, and dismissed rumors of his removal.
• Goenka confirmed that LSG has strengthened its domestic Indian bowling unit for the upcoming season and expects the team to perform as a cohesive unit.