Watch: Rishabh Pant, Sanjiv Goenka lead LSG visit to Ram Mandir before IPL 2026
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IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant and Sanjiv Goenka led Lucknow Super Giants' visit to the Ram Mandir ahead of IPL 2026. The squad offered prayers in Ayodhya as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant and franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka visited the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya ahead of the IPL 2026 season.
With the new season around the corner, members of the squad joined the duo to offer prayers at the temple, marking a spiritual start to their campaign. The franchise shared visuals of the visit on social media as preparations for the tournament gathered pace. Speaking about the visit, Goenka emphasised the significance of seeking blessings before the start of a new season.
“Offering prayers to Lord Ram is never enough, and with the IPL season about to begin, all the players offered prayers at the temple here,” Goenka told ANI.
“With Lord Ram's blessings, everything falls into place,” he added.
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The visit comes at a crucial time for the Lucknow-based franchise, which is looking to reset after a mixed run in recent seasons. Since their debut, the team has shown promise but has struggled to go deep into the tournament, falling short in key knockout moments.
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