A few days before the start of the IPL 2026 season, Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) owner Sanjeev Goenka shared a message on social media that grabbed attention online.“I measure people by the results they deliver, not the hours they sit behind a desk without delivering. Output is the only honest metric,” Goenka said in a post on X.No individual was mentioned in the post but several users linked it to the former LSG captain KL Rahulwho is no longer part of the franchise setup, while some have linked him to current LSG captain Rishabh Pant.
“Was it for Pant or KL Rahul,” asked one user. “Dig Rishabh Pant?” Another was surprised.The timing of the post comes close to the new IPL season, where LSG will start with a changed squad formation.Goenka and Rahul were earlier involved in a heated moment during IPL 2024 which grabbed attention. After a match, the visual showed Goenka on the field in an animated conversation with Rahul, discussing the team’s atmosphere and leadership. Rahul later walked out of the franchise before last season. KL Rahul will play for Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2026.Recent posts have not been verified to link to a player.LSG will start their IPL 2026 season on April 1 against Delhi Capitals. In 2025, they finished seventh in the points table. The team is still in the hunt for its first IPL trophy and will aim for a strong and consistent performance this season. BCCI has announced that the first phase of IPL 2026 will be held from March 28 to April 12.
