The 2026 IPL season has been a struggle for Rishabh Pant, with concerns about his form and captaincy mounting. Lucknow Super Giants suffered their sixth consecutive defeat, placing them at the bottom of the table after losing to Mumbai Indians. Former cricketer Rohan Gavaskar highlighted owner Sanjiv Goenka’s high expectations for Pant, hoping he would emulate the success of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma as IPL leaders. Manoj Tiwary pointed out the leadership gap between Pant and the seasoned captains. In a match against Mumbai, Tiwary praised bowler Prince Yadav for his economical performance, suggesting Pant should have utilized yorkers more effectively. He also mentioned the potential inclusion of Arjun Tendulkar, who has yet to play a game for Lucknow this season. With only five games left in the season, LSG may consider testing their bench strength to prepare for the next season.
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