Lucknow Super Giants Seek Blessings at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Ahead of IPL 2026
Team's Spiritual Visit to Ayodhya
On Saturday, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), an Indian Premier League franchise, made a special trip to Ayodhya to pay their respects at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in preparation for the upcoming 2026 season. Captain Rishabh Pant and his teammates had the unique opportunity to view the 'Shri Ram Yantra,' a sacred geometric symbol, for the first time since its consecration. The entire team engaged in a moment of reverence, seeking the darshan of Shri Ram Lala (the infant Lord Ram) and the deities of the Shri Ram family. According to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Communication Centre, Rishabh Pant took a moment to meditate quietly for about five minutes.
Details of the Delegation and Owner's Comments
Rajnish Sharma, who facilitated the darshan arrangements, shared that the delegation included twenty players, IPL team owner Sanjiv Goenka, Rishabh Pant, and fast bowler Mayank Yadav, all of whom offered their prayers to Lord Shri Ram. The players also participated in the Bhog Aarti, a ritual involving food offerings and prayers. After their visit, the delegation returned directly to Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
Following the prayers, LSG Owner Goenka remarked, "Offering prayers to Lord Ram is never enough, and with the IPL season approaching, all players prayed here. With Lord Ram's blessings, everything aligns perfectly."
This visit was part of the team's pre-season activities aimed at seeking divine blessings before the prestigious tournament. Goenka and Pant were joined by select members of the LSG management during this spiritual engagement.
IPL 2026 Schedule and Team Roster
Opening Matches for LSG
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule for the first phase of IPL 2026 on March 11, with matches set to take place from March 28 to April 12. The Lucknow Super Giants, led by Pant, will kick off their campaign against Delhi Capitals on April 1, followed by matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 5, Kolkata Knight Riders on April 9, and Gujarat Titans on April 12.
Lucknow Super Giants Squad for IPL 2026
The roster for the Lucknow Super Giants includes: Rishabh Pant (captain), Aiden Markram, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Mukul Choudhary, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahamad, Arshin Kulkarni, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ayush Badoni, Mohammad Shami, Avesh Khan, M. Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Anrich Nortje, Naman Tiwari, Mayank Yadav, and Mohsin Khan.