A bold prediction made by Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka about Rishabh Pant has resurfaced online and is making rapid progress following the wicketkeeper-batter’s blockbuster return to Delhi Capitals.The high-profile trade saw Pant quit Lucknow Super Giants and rejoin his former IPL franchise, Delhi Capitals, for Rs 15 crore, while the Indian spinner. Kuldeep Yadav moved to LSG for Rs 13.5 crore.As soon as the auction was confirmed, fans started sharing Goenka’s old video from the 2025 IPL mega auction, where LSG acquired Pant’s services for a record breaking Rs 27 crore. Speaking after the signing, Goenka outlined the long-term vision built around Pant as the face of the franchise.“Ye 12-15 saal khelege. This is a journey of ki 15 saal me 5 IPL head, 6 head kaise jeet rahe hai. Log abhi bolte hai Mumbai, Chennai – the best, Mahi, Rohit – smart, undisputed smart. But mark my words, 10 saal baad,” said Gohisha, Robhka Boleget.Translated into English, Goenka’s words read:“In my opinion, he will play another 12 to 15 years. This is the 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 franchises. MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma are smart, undisputed smart. But Rohit talking about Mahit years from now, 10 years from now they will talk about Mahit many years from now. Rishabh.” At the time, the statement reflected LSG’s belief that Pant would be a cornerstone of the franchise for more than a decade. However, just two years later, the partnership has come to an unexpected end. Pant was with Lucknow Super Giants from 2025 to 2026. During this time, he scored 581 runs and led the team in 28 matches, registering 10 wins and 18 losses, resulting in a win rate of 35.71%.Following a two-year mix-up and team reshuffle, all the franchises agreed to a direct exchange before the IPL 2027 season, which led to Pant’s return to the Delhi Capitals.Pant remains one of the most popular players in the history of Delhi Capitals. In his first season with the franchise from 2016 to 2024, he had 3,284 hits in nine months, making him the all-time hitter and career hitter.