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00:30As we finished the first leg of three years, we started the process of rebooting and planning.
00:50Most of you have met with Zak, our mentor.
00:54I wanted to introduce you all to our new captain, Rishabh Pandey.
01:08We start with new aspirations, new hope, and most importantly, new confidence.
01:19So we haven't yet given Rishabh the LNU jersey, which I thought we will do.
01:26Thank you everyone for coming here and making this more special.
01:33And I would like to say a personal thank you.
01:36Thank you sir, thank you for having me.
01:39And the whole LNU management for showing faith in me.
01:46I will give my 200% and that's my commitment to you.
01:51And I will try whatever is in my power to repay this faith, which you have shown.
01:59And really excited to be part of the team.
02:02And looking forward to have a new beginning with new energy.
02:09And just have a blast out there.
02:12Have a lot of fun.
02:14Thank you everyone.
02:15Thank you so much.
02:20A big, big congratulations to you.
02:22Rishabh, I remember you walking in that Delhi Red Devils dressing room just after U19 India Stent.
02:33And I was leading Delhi Red Devils that time.
02:36To see you grow as a fine cricketer through your ups and downs.
02:42And growing into such a batter, such a cricketer.
02:49Which is setting new standards.
02:52Looking at the game differently.
02:55Inspiring a new style of play.
02:59Is something which is very, very commendable.
03:03Just want to wish you all the luck with this franchise.
03:07Together we have lots to achieve.
03:11And you personally have a lot to give to this beautiful game of cricket.
03:17So we will be able to embark on this journey with a lot of hopes and aspirations.
03:23And with the support of such a great owner, Mr. Goenka.
03:29Who is so, so motivated to give LHG the platform, the freedom to express ourselves.
03:39And go out and achieve good things for this team.
03:44So we have a brand to build.
03:46And LHG for all you guys is going to be an outfit which is going to play some fearless cricket.
03:53Some exciting cricket.
03:55And is definitely going to be a team to look up to in coming years.
04:00So that's the journey we are on.
04:02And we want all your support in that journey.
04:07We want more and more people to connect with this franchise.
04:10Start following it.
04:12Love the franchise.
04:14Give all the love.
04:15And we will earn all the respect and love of yours.
04:20Through our performances on the field.
04:23Through our actions on the field.
04:25As a team.
04:27That's what we are hoping for.
04:29So thank you very much for your time.
04:32Sir, definitely happy with the team.
04:35As I said, we have a mix of youth and experienced players.
04:39And for me also personally, like you said, we haven't been through there where we wanted to be.
04:47But that's the journey and that's why we all are together at the same time.
04:51All together, how can we take this franchise to newer heights, to newer beginnings.
04:57And that's the idea behind this collab I would say.
05:01That let's take it together to a different height.
05:05And just be on the journey together.
05:08So enjoy that.
05:13I know it's a new beginning for me.
05:15New franchise, new owner, new setup.
05:18But I would say the ideology of captaining a side doesn't change for me.
05:25Yes, as a cricketer, as a captain, you are always looking to improve.
05:29And we will add on a lot of things.
05:32Which I feel we will discuss it with the management, Zagpai, Arpoj, Justin.
05:38And then we will see how we can take this forward in a better way.
05:46It's about, like I said, you know what brand of cricket you want to play.
05:50And to me, sometimes when you are looking at your left-hander is batting and left-hands cannot bowl.
05:57It's a very overrated thing.
05:59A good bowler will be able to bowl to any batter.
06:02That's the way it should be.
06:04Similarly, a good batter should be able to deal with any kind of bowling.
06:07So if you have more left-handers, it can be a tactical edge also.
06:13And that's how we are looking at it.
06:18Honestly, I have not really looked at how many left-handers I want in my team.
06:23As long as you have the balance, you have the options in your squad, your bases are covered.
06:29So when I am looking at our team, it's looking like a solid unit.
06:34You need to create that environment as you walk into the season.
06:39You want to make sure that the communication, the pillars of success for any team, which are very vital.
06:46We want to get that in place.
06:48And that starts with Rishabh being captain.
06:52And he is going to drive the whole unit in that way so that the brand LHG, the kind of cricket which LHG wants to play, we will be able to deliver.
07:06And that we are very confident of.
07:17You see, every day is a learning for everyone.
07:22And we have had a great experience with Gigi.
07:30He is a great thinker. He has been a great player.
07:37We are now looking forward to our innings with Zach.
07:43And the more I interact with Zach, the more respect I walk away with.
07:48So wish us well.
07:50Wish us more than good luck.
07:55We have all the ingredients.
07:57We have a great captain.
07:58We have a good team.
07:59We have a good mentor.
08:00We have a good coach.
08:01Now we need support from all of you.
08:04Just start understanding us a little more.
08:07You would remember that a few seasons ago, many of you were writing off Mohan Bajaj.
08:16You were writing off our team.
08:18We came back.
08:20We came back with a vengeance.
08:22And with your support and blessings, we are doing well.
08:26Likewise, believe in us.
08:29Support us.
08:31And I assure you that LHG will not disappoint you.
08:35Are you advising them to take an example from Mohan Bajaj?
08:41You know, you take inspiration from everyone who is successful.
08:46Look at Mumbai Indians.
08:48Look at CSK.
08:49Look at the way they have gone about their business.
08:51Look at the consistency that they have got.
08:54The stability that they have got.
08:56The motivation that Rohit and Mahi bring to the team.
09:00So we have to learn from that.
09:04And you learn every day.
09:06You make mistakes, you learn from that.
09:09You fall down, stand up, run faster.
09:13So yes, the attempt is to delight our fans.
09:19Hopefully, you will not be found wanting.
09:21Support us.
09:27Yes, I have learned from a lot of captains.
09:29A lot of my seniors because
09:31I feel you just don't have to only learn from your captain.
09:36I think there are a lot of senior players who have experience of the game,
09:41the way the game is moving forward.
09:43I think there is a lot of learning to be learned from all the seniors,
09:46not just the captain.
09:48But it is difficult to be very specific.
09:51Rohit Bhai is one.
09:53With Rohit Bhai, you have learned how to care for the player.
09:57And I feel the same as a captain when I captain a side.
10:01I feel if you give confidence and trust to a player,
10:05he will do things which you can't even imagine for you and for the team.
10:10And that's the kind of ideology we like to have.
10:13We will back the players.
10:15We will try to give them trust.
10:17We will have a clear communication.
10:19What kind of role we want for them.
10:21And that's the idea.
10:23One thing is that never die attitude.
10:27You fight till the last ball.
10:29And that is something I always emphasize on that.
10:33Performance will come and go.
10:35But are you fighting enough?
10:37Are you giving your 100% when you are on the field?
10:40And that is something you can control as an individual.
10:43Because everyone gets tired.
10:45But eventually, how far are you willing to take it?
10:48Are you willing to give that extra 20-30% for the team?
10:52Even though your body is not aligned.
10:54That's the kind of character we want in the team.
10:57And that's the kind of culture we are looking to build for.