Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Chairman SanjivGoenka, Captain Rishabh Pant, and the entire team met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on March 17, 2025, at his residence ahead of the IPL 2025 season. The meeting included all players and support staff of the franchise. During the interaction, CM Yogi Adityanath encouraged the team and extended his best wishes for their upcoming season. The franchise shared glimpses of the meeting on social media, highlighting the Chief Minister’s motivational words and support for the team.
This season marks significant changes for LSG, with Rishabh Pant taking over as captain after KL Rahul’s release in December 2024. Pant was acquired with a record-breaking bid of ?27 crore during the mega auction. The team is set to play seven home games at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
The meeting underscored LSG’s strong connection with Uttar Pradesh, reflecting their commitment to representing the state in the Indian Premier League. SanjivGoenka’s leadership continues to drive the franchise’s vision forward as they prepare for a promising season.