Kamal Ghorui
A few days before the start of the IPL 2026 season, Sanjiv Goenka, owner of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), shared a message on social media that drew attention online.“I measure people by the results they deliver, not by the hours they sit behind a desk without delivering. Output is the only honest metric,” Goenka said in a post on X.The post did not mention any individual, but several users linked it to former LSG captain KL Rahul, who is no longer part of the franchise setup, while some linked it to current LSG captain Rishabh Pant.“Ye pant ke liye tha ki kl rahul ke liye,” asked a user. “Dig at Rishabh Pant?” wondered another.The timing of the post comes close to the new IPL season, where LSG will begin with a changed squad composition.Goenka and Rahul were earlier involved in a heated moment during IPL 2024 that had drawn attention. After a match, visuals showed Goenka in an animated conversation with Rahul on the field, which led to discussion around the team environment and leadership. Rahul later moved on from the franchise ahead of the last season. KL Rahul will play for Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2026.There has been no confirmation linking the recent post to any player.LSG will begin their IPL 2026 season on April 1 against Delhi Capitals. In 2025, they finished seventh in the points table. The team is still looking for their first IPL trophy and will aim for a strong and consistent performance this season. The BCCI has announced that the first phase of IPL 2026 will take place from March 28 to April 12.
