Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had a really disappointing IPL 2026 season and the main reason for finishing at the bottom of the table was internal conflicts. As soon as LSG’s season ended, captain Rishabh Pant left the captaincy and LSG has also accepted his resignation.
Although neither side has made any major statement regarding the situation yet, it has now emerged that director of cricket Tom Moody Lucknow Super GiantsThese veteran leaders were behind Pant’s resignation. However, LSG owner Sanjeev Goenka wanted Pant to remain the captain.
Is Tom Moody behind Rishabh Pant’s decision to step down as LSG captain?
As reported by RevSportz journalist Rohit Juglan, the team atmosphere inside the Lucknow Super Giants camp was not at all positive during the entire IPL 2026 season. The support staff and the captain were not in agreement, which led to a rift between them this season.
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Before the start of the season, Rishabh Pant was clear about his role in the batting order. He reportedly wanted to open the innings and remain in that position to build rhythm and consistency until Josh Inglis joins the franchise in IPL 2026, but Tom Moody did not allow that to happen.
It is being said that many important decisions were influenced by Moody, especially regarding the batting combination. player roles, which led to confusion and lack of stability in the team. The journalist claimed that the LSG team during the 2026 season was completely run by Moody, and Pant had almost no power as captain.
Rishabh Pant was a powerless captain!!
All decisions regarding Rishabh Pant And his batting position was solely taken by the Director of Cricket. LSG had a star-studded coaching setup that included Moody as director of cricket, Kane Williamson as strategic advisor, Justin Langer as head coach, Lance Klusener as assistant coach, Bharat Arun as bowling coach and Carl Crowe as spin bowling coach.
During the tournament, Pant expressed his disappointment several times at so much noise and discussions inside the dressing room, but the real story is much more surprising. It is being said that the LSG support staff has overruled Pant’s plans and strategies and his batting-position decisions.
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Moody and the team often took the final decision on the batting position, leaving Pant in difficult situations. There were also tactical disagreements during the tournament. The left-hander did not want certain players in the playing eleven, but the team management still included them in the squad.
Crackdown inside the coaching setup and dressing room
He even did not allow former captain Rishabh Pant to take decisions related to big match situations, including the choice of players. nicholas puran Pressure games and strategies were used against spin attacks led by bowlers like Sunil Narine, which increased the tension inside the dressing room.
Pat was not allowed to bat at his preferred position and take the team on his own path. The Indian wicketkeeper-batsman even approached Sanjiv Goenka mid-season, and even wanted him to remain captain, but he was not allowed to do things his way and ultimately, he resigned.
