Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will put on the colors of legacy soccer membership Mohun Bagan in its last Indian Premier League (IPL) match of the season in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Saturday.
Both LSG and the Indian Super League (ISL) champion ATK Mohun Bagan, which might be formally renamed as Mohun Bagan Super Giant from June 1, are owned by RP Sanjiv Goenka Group.
LSG’s official Twitter deal with confirmed that the cricket facet will adorn the well-known Green and Maroon of Mohun Bagan. “Our tribute to Mohun Bagan and the City of Joy,” mentioned the submit.
“It is (Mohun Bagan) not an institution, it’s actually an emotion. It’s legacy represents the city of Kolkata,” LSG crew proprietor Shashwat Goenka mentioned.
“It is with this in mind, that we have decided that LSG will don the iconic colours of maroon and green in Saturday’s match against KKR at Eden Gardens.
“It is our way of paying respect to the legacy of Mohun Bagan and to the legacy of our city.” With this LSG hopes to seek out itself at house come Saturday, in a must-win battle for each groups’ playoff prospects.
“Not just Mohun Bagan fans, but hope all the residents of Kolkata will support us. For us, Kolkata is our home right. So, as much support as we can get, that’s what we would ask for,” Goenka added.
Krunal, who has been appointed skipper halfway into the season within the absence of an injured KL Rahul, mentioned he’s trying ahead to seeing Mohun Bagan in motion sometime.
“Yes, I’m aware this year we won the (ISL) trophy as well. I’m aware of the team as well. In fact, I’m looking forward to seeing one of the games as well,” mentioned LSG stand-in captain. He additional hoped that they’d have better assist than the house crew.
“100 per cent (we would have more support). Obviously, wherever we go if we get more support it will boost your confidence. I request all the Mohun Bagan fans to come on Saturday and support us. Hope we do well against KKR,” Krunal added.
LSG is at the moment third on the desk with 15 factors because it goals to make it back-to-back qualification within the playoffs. A win for Sunrisers Hyderabad in its match in opposition to Royal Challengers Bangalore will guarantee the Lucknow franchise of a spot within the final 4.
(with inputs from PTI)
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com