‘Ye 12-15 saal khelenge’: Sanjiv Goenka’s old prediction on Rishabh Pant goes viral after LSG exit – Watch

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka and Rishabh Pant (Image:m Screengrab/X) Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka’s bold prediction about Rishabh Pant has resurfaced online and quickly gone viral following the wicketkeeper-batter’s successful return to Delhi Capitals.The high-profile deal saw Pant leave Lucknow Super Giants and return to his original IPL franchise, Delhi Capitals, for Rs 15 crore, while India spinner Kuldeep Yadav moved to LSG for Rs 13.5 crore.Soon after the deal was confirmed, fans started sharing an old video of Goenka from the 2025 IPL mega auction where LSG secured Pant’s services for a record Rs 27 crore. After the signing, Goenka outlined an ambitious long-term vision built around Pant as the face of the franchise.“They will play for 12-15 years. This is the way they win 5 IPL titles, 6 titles in 15 years. People still talk about Mumbai, Chennai – the most successful, Mahi, Rohit – brilliant, undeniably brilliant. But take my word for it, after 10 years they will say – Mahi, Rohit, Rishab said.Translated into English, Goenka’s statement reads:“In my opinion, he will play for another 12 to 15 years. This is the way to win five or six IPL titles in the next 15 years. Today, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are talked about as the most successful franchises. MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma are brilliant, undeniably brilliant. Rishabh.” At the time, the statement reflected LSG’s belief that Pant would become a cornerstone of the franchise for over a decade. However, just two seasons later, the partnership ended unexpectedly. Pant’s tenure with Lucknow Super Giants lasted from 2025 to 2026. During this period, he scored 581 runs and captained the team in 28 matches, recording 10 wins and 18 defeats, resulting in a win percentage of 35.71 percent.After a mixed two-year spell and a change in team strategies, the two franchises have agreed to a direct player swap ahead of the 2027 IPL season, paving the way for Pant’s emotional return to the Delhi Capitals.Pant remains one of the most iconic players in Delhi Capitals history. During his first stint with the franchise from 2016 to 2024, he amassed 3,284 runs in nine seasons, making him the all-time leading scorer and a fan favorite.