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LSG boss Sanjiv Goenka reveals his 'last conversation' with Rishabh Pant before parting ways with the cricketer

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka has clarified that he remains on positive terms with Rishabh Pant following the wicketkeeper-batter's exit from the team. 4 crore ahead of the 2025 campaign, Pant endured a difficult two-year stint marked by 581 runs across 28 outings, while the squad slumped to seventh- and tenth-place ladder positions.

Although online speculation arose regarding potential friction after tense post-game exchanges surfaced—drawing parallels to Goenka's past encounter with KL Rahul—the franchise and player agreed to split amicably after the 2026 edition. Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra's podcast, Goenka dismissed friction, praising Pant's playful nature, confirming they intend to share a meal together, and comparing the substantial investment to his earlier INR 15 crore signing of .