Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have finalized their squad for the IPL 2026 season as, like other teams, they have also submitted their final list of retained and released players on November 15. With the IPL 2026 auction scheduled to take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, the choice of LSG has created a buzz.
The biggest talking point after Lucknow Super Giants’ disappointing IPL 2025 campaign was the future of the captaincy. With Australia also retaining T20I captain Mitchell Marsh, speculation has run rampant that the franchise could hand him a leadership role, especially after his impressive captaincy at the highest level in the format.
LSG confirms Rishabh Pant to lead IPL 2026
However, LSG gave a clear message after its retention announcement, shutting down all the rumors once and for all. The franchise confirmed that Rishabh Pant will remain their captain for IPL 2026, making it clear that there is no change in the leadership.
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LSG shared a picture of Pant on Instagram and captioned it: “With great power. With great responsibility. Leading the super giants.”
With great power. With great responsibility. Leading the super giants. pic.twitter.com/7PhcdyfuT9
– Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) 16 November 2025
to be continued…