A bold prediction by Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka o Rishabh Pant has resurfaced online and is quickly going viral following the wicketkeeper-batter’s emergency return to Delhi Capitals.The high-profile trade saw Pant leave Lucknow Super Giants and rejoin his original IPL franchise, Delhi Capitals, for Rs 15 crore, while Indian spinners Kuldeep Yadav transferred to LSG for 13.5 million rupees.Soon after the trade 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. Speaking after the signing, Goenka outlined an ambitious long-term vision built around Pant as the face of the franchise.“Ye 12-15 saal khelege. This is a journey that 15 saal me 5 IPL titles, 6 titles kaise jeet rahe hai. Log abhi bolte hai Mumbai, Chennai – most successful, Mahi, Rohit – brilliant, undeniably brilliant. But mark my words, 10 saal baad bolege – Mahi, Rohit, Rishabh,” Goenka 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 people talk about Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings as the most successful franchises. MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma are brilliant, undeniably brilliant. But mark my words, in 10 years people will be talking about Mahi, Rohit and Rishabh.” At the time, the statement reflected LSG’s belief that Pant would become a cornerstone of the franchise for more than a decade. However, just two seasons later, the partnership ended unexpectedly. Pant’s stint with Lucknow Super Giants lasted from 2025 to 2026. During this period, he scored 581 runs and captained the side in 28 matches, recording 10 wins and 18 losses, resulting in a win percentage of 35.71 percent.After a mixed two-year spell and shifting team strategies, both 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 franchise’s all-time leading scorer and a fan favorite.
