Rishabh Pant And Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) The wicketkeeper-batsman has officially parted ways with the leadership after stepping down from the captaincy following disappointing performances ipl 2026 Season. The franchise confirmed the development through an official statement on social media, ending Pant’s two-year tenure as captain of the Lucknow-based team. After the departure of the former captain, the franchise saw him as the face of the new era. KL Rahul. However, results on the field did not live up to expectations as the team struggled in both seasons under his leadership.
Lucknow Super Giants confirmed Pant’s decision
LSG issued an official statement confirming that Pant himself had contacted the management requesting to step down from captaincy duties. The franchise accepted this decision with immediate effect. LSG Cricket Director tom moody Also addressed the situation and admitted that the franchise is now planning to rebuild after a difficult campaign.
“Lucknow Super Giants would like to formally announce that Rishabh Pant has requested to be relieved of his captaincy responsibilities with the franchise, and the franchise has accepted his request with immediate effect. Rishabh approached the franchise with this request and we have respectfully accepted it. These decisions are never easy. We are grateful for what Rishabh has brought to this dressing room as captain. Our focus now is on the collective – rebuilding and restructuring to reach the best standards.” Read the statement.
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– Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) 29 May 2026
Pant had to struggle as captain and batsman in LSG
Pant arrived at LSG with huge expectations after being bought for a record Rs 27.50 crore ahead of IPL 2025. Despite the excitement of his arrival his tenure as captain did not really take off. Under his leadership LSG failed to qualify for the playoffs in both seasons and hit rock bottom in IPL 2026 after scoring only four wins in 14 matches.
The franchise also faced a disappointing IPL 2025 campaign, where they won only six matches. Overall, Pant registered only 10 wins in 28 matches as captain of the team. His batting performance also declined significantly during this phase. scoring 446 runs for Delhi Capitals (DC) Before joining LSG in IPL 2024, Pant could score just 269 runs in IPL 2025. While he improved slightly in IPL 2026 with 312 runs, consistency remained a major concern.
In his two seasons with LSG, Pant scored 581 runs in 28 matches at an average of 26.4 and a strike rate of 135.74, including one century and two half-centuries.
Who can become the next LSG captain?
With Pant stepping down, Lucknow Super Giants will now begin the search for a new captain ahead of the next IPL season. The team already includes several experienced leadership candidates.
aiden markram He is seen as one of the frontrunners, especially given his leadership experience with the Durban Super Giants in the SA20 and the Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred. Senior foreign stars like Michelle Marsh And nicholas puran Players who have captained their respective national teams in the past are also possible options.
Lucknow will now hope that a new leadership direction can help the franchise recover after a difficult IPL 2026 season and become playoff contenders once again.