Pant steps down as captain after Lucknow finish bottom of IPL
- On Friday, Rishabh Pant stepped down as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, with the Indian Premier League franchise accepting his request for relief from captaincy duties with immediate effect.
- Struggling with inconsistent form, Pant managed 312 runs in 14 innings while Lucknow won only 4 of 14 matches under his leadership, missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season.
- During his tenure, Pant captained 28 matches, winning 10, after joining as the most expensive IPL auction buy for $3.21 million ahead of the 2025 season.
- LSG Director Tom Moody said, "These decisions are never easy," adding the franchise is focused on "collective rebuilding and restructuring to reach the best standards."
- The team's failure to qualify for the IPL playoffs for the third straight season prompted the leadership transition, with Pant having previously spent eight seasons with the Delhi Capitals.
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IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant Officially Steps Down As Captain Of LSG After Consecutive Poor Seasons
Indian wicket-keeper batter, Rishab Pant has officially stepped down from his post as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants franchise in IPL after disastrous bottom finish. LSG's director of cricket, made the news official via a statement
Pant steps down as captain after Lucknow finish bottom of IPL
Rishabh Pant steps down as LSG captain after a disappointing IPL season
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Lucknow Super Giants have made a significant decision, removing Rishabh Pant from the captaincy. The franchise stated that Pant had expressed his desire to step down, which was accepted with immediate effect. Director of Cricket Tom Moody stated that the team's focus will now be on rebuilding and establishing a better structure.
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