Pant, Goenka Lead LSG’s Ayodhya Temple Darshan Pre-IPL 2026
1 min readCricket and spirituality converged in Ayodhya when Lucknow Super Giants visited the Ram Temple on Saturday. Franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant fronted the squad’s auspicious trip, priming minds and hearts for IPL 2026.
The group was feted lavishly: poojas led to dhuni blessings and darshan in the gleaming new mandir, all seamlessly managed amid heightened security.
Viral X snapshots from LSG showcased Goenka and Pant in tranquil temple settings, striking a chord with devotees and fans alike.
Debuting in 2022, LSG has yet to taste finals success over four years. IPL 2025’s reboot—Pant at helm, revamped team, Zaheer Khan guiding—fizzled out at seventh, sans playoffs. Pant’s dual role underwhelmed, as did Khan’s mentorship.
Recharged for 2026, LSG unveils new coaches, jerseys, and arsenal: Pant, Pooran, Markram, Marsh, Shami, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Digvesh Rathi. The mission? Dominate and lift the IPL trophy at last.
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