Rishabh Pant captaincy future thrown into serious doubt as LSG hint at dramatic overhaul after disastrous IPL 2026

Rishabh Pant LSG Future: Rishabh Pant and Lucknow Super Giants entered IPL with enormous expectations after the franchise invested a record-breaking Rs 27 crore in the wicketkeeper-batsman ahead of the 2025 season. Pant was not only expected to lead the side but also become the long-term face of the franchise.

However, after two disappointing campaigns, particularly this one that saw LSG win just four out of 14 matches, his role as captain might be in doubt. LSG’s season unravelled despite the franchise assembling an experienced backroom staff featuring names like Kane Williamson, Tom Moody and Bharat Arun.

Instead of challenging for the Playoffs, the side ended up near the bottom of the table in what turned out to be one of the poorest campaigns in the team’s short IPL history.