Rishabh Pant has decided to step down as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants following their disappointing performance in the IPL 2026 season. The franchise confirmed this news on Friday, stating that Pant had requested to be relieved of his captaincy duties, a request that was promptly accepted.
Pant, who was acquired by the Super Giants in the IPL 2025 Auction for a whopping Rs. 27 crores, led the team for two seasons. During his tenure, he managed to score a total of 581 runs. Unfortunately, the team only won 10 out of the 28 matches played across the two seasons.
LSG’s Director of Cricket, Tom Moody, expressed his gratitude for Pant’s contributions as captain, acknowledging that such decisions are never easy. Moody emphasized the team’s focus on rebuilding and restructuring in order to elevate their performance to the highest standard.
The announcement of Pant stepping down as captain comes as a surprise to many fans and followers of the franchise. It remains to be seen who will take over the captaincy duties for the Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming seasons.
The news of Pant’s departure as captain was made public on May 29, 2026, marking the end of his leadership role with the team.
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