Days before the start of the IPL 2026 season, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka shared a message on social media that caught attention online.“I measure people by the results they deliver, not by the hours they spend sitting behind a desk without delivering results. Output is the only honest metric, Goenka said in a post on X.The post did not mention any individual, but many users linked it to the former LSG captain KL RahulWho is no longer a part of the franchise setup, while some have linked it to current LSG captain Rishabh Pant.One user asked, “Was it for the pants or for KL Rahul?” “A dig at Rishabh Pant?” Others were surprised.The timing of the post is closer to the new IPL season, where LSG will start with a changed team structure.Goenka and Rahul were earlier involved in a heated moment during IPL 2024 that grabbed attention. After a match, visuals showed Goenka having an animated conversation with Rahul on the field, leading to a discussion about the team atmosphere and leadership. Rahul later departed from the franchise before the last season. KL Rahul will play for Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2026.There has been no confirmation linking the recent post to any player.LSG will start their IPL 2026 season on April 1 against Delhi Capitals. In 2025, he stood seventh in the points table. The team is still in search of its first IPL trophy and aims to perform strongly and consistently this season. BCCI has announced that the first phase of IPL 2026 will take place from March 28 to April 12.