Reflecting on IPL 2025, Goenka pointed to the team\u2019s resilience despite significant injury setbacks, particularly within the bowling department.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe positive was that we won four of our first six games despite most of our frontline bowlers being injured,\u201d he told JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also credited the team management\u2019s willingness to experiment, which paid dividends in unexpected ways. Promoting Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh to opening roles, positions not typically associated with either player, proved to be a masterstroke.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere were some bold moves, Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh opening, which isn\u2019t their usual position, and it turned out to be their best IPL season for both of them,\u201d Goenka noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Among the emerging positives was the rise of new talent like Digvesh Rathi, who impressed in his debut season. \u201cDigvesh Rathi came in as a complete newcomer and did well for us.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Goenka acknowledged a key structural weakness that limited the team\u2019s overall impact, an underpowered bowling core. Addressing that gap has been a central focus during the off-season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe did realise that we lacked a strong bowling core, and we\u2019ve consciously addressed that by building a domestic Indian bowling unit this time. We\u2019re happy with what we have,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While satisfied with the squad\u2019s balance, Goenka emphasised that improvement is an ongoing process, even as the team enters the new season with confidence. \u201cYou can always improve, aspire to do better, there\u2019s no end to improving. But at the end of the day, this is a squad that has everything required.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
More importantly, the franchise is shifting its mindset, from relying on individual brilliance to fostering collective performance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cNow it\u2019s about coming together and performing as a unit, rather than as individuals. Last year, there were too many individuals performing. This year, we want to perform as a team.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For Goenka, the ultimate goal remains clear: winning the franchise\u2019s first IPL title. Despite reaching the playoffs twice, he believes true identity and recognition come only with championship success.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cNow it\u2019s about coming together and performing as a unit, rather than as individuals. Last year, there were too many individuals performing. This year, we want to perform as a team.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYes, we\u2019ve made the playoffs twice, but that\u2019s clearly not good enough\u2026 we have to win our first trophy,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n