India, March 15 -- Upon arriving in their home city, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) tea began preparations for the new Indian Premier League season with a festive Holi celebration at their hotel in Lucknow on Friday. The team absorbed themselves in the festivities, enjoying a day of 'masti and dhamaal'.

LSG's new captain, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, along with vice-captain Nicholas Pooran, mentor Zaheer Khan, head coach Justin Langer, assistant coaches Lance Klusener and Vijay Dahiya, and other team members, participated in the celebration.

To the rhythm of DJ music and dhol drums, Pant and spinner Ravi Bishnoi took the lead, applying colours to their teammates. They began applying gulal and then went on to celebrate by drenching pla...