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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Pant steps down as captain after Lucknow finish bottom of IPL
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Rishabh Pant steps down as captain after Lucknow finish bottom of IPL
Rishabh Pant has given up the captaincy at Lucknow Super Giants after they finished bottom of the Indian Premier League for the first time, the franchise announced on Friday.Wicketkeeper-batter Pant, who was picked up by Lucknow for a tournament-record $3.21 million in the player auction before the 2025 season, was appointed team captain in January.But the India international struggled with inconsistent form as he oversaw a dismal campaig…
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