Overview
- LSG revealed the logo on February 24 ahead of IPL 2026 after scrubbing profile images and posting a storyline teaser on social media.
- The emblem combines Garuda, a crown and an elephant, presented as symbols of courage, pride, strength, wisdom, patience and unity tied to Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh.
- Owner Shashwat Goenka called the change deeply emotional and described it as a pledge to honor the city, respect roots, and compete with heart.
- Coverage noted visual similarities to the newly rebranded Manchester Super Giants, which share ownership links, though no formal connection was stated by LSG.
- Reports alongside the unveil listed the IPL 2026 squad, naming Rishabh Pant as captain with key players including Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh and Mohammed Shami.