India, March 22 -- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka came clean on his relationship with Rishabh Pant, saying he has full faith in the abilities of the wicketkeeper-batter. Goenka said there was no chance of Pant leaving the franchise after just one season. Before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, Pant was bought by LSG for INR 27 crore, making him the most expensive player in the tournament's history. However, the 28-year-old failed to perform with the bat, scoring just 269 runs in 14 matches. The team also failed to qualify for the playoffs, leading to intense speculation about Pant's future with the franchise.

Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, Goenka broke his silence on the chatter about Pant's future, saying it's...