A bold prediction from Lucknow Supergiants owner Sanjiv Goenka Reesha Pant It resurfaced online and went viral after the wicketkeeper-batsman returned to Delhi Capitals.In a high-profile deal, Pant left Lucknow Supergiants for Rs 15 crore and rejoined his original IPL team Delhi Capitals, while India spinners Kuldeep Yadav Transferred to LSG for Rs 13.5 Crore.Soon after the deal was confirmed, fans started sharing old videos of Goenka from the IPL mega auction 2025, where LSG acquired Pant’s services for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore. After signing, Goenka outlined an ambitious long-term vision built around Pant as the face of the franchise.“Ye 12-15 saal khelege. It’s been a journey ki 15 saal me 5 IPL titles, 6 titles kaise jeet rahe hai. Log abhi Bolte hai Mumbai, Chennai – most successful, Mahi, Rohit – remember the overflowing, undeniable brilliance Mahi, Rohit, Rishabh,” Goenka said.Goenka’s statement translated into English is as follows:“In my opinion, he will play for another 12 to 15 years. It is a journey of how 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 teams. MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma were outstanding, undeniably outstanding. But mark my words, 10 years from now, people will remember Mahibh Risha. The statement at the time reflected LSG’s belief that Pant would be the cornerstone of the team for more than a decade. However, just two seasons later, the partnership unexpectedly ended. Pant’s tenure with Lucknow Supergiants lasts from 2025 to 2026. During this period, he played 28 games as captain, scored 581 points, and achieved a record of 10 wins and 18 losses, with a winning rate of 35.71%.After two years of kerfuffle and a shift in team strategy, the two teams agreed to a direct player swap ahead of the IPL 2027 season, paving the way for Pant’s emotional return to Delhi Capitals.Pant remains one of the most iconic players in Delhi Capitals history. He amassed 3,284 points in nine seasons during his first tenure with the team from 2016 to 2024, making him the franchise’s all-time leading run scorer and a fan favorite.
