IPL 2026 | 'I'd say sorry': Why Rishabh Pant apologised in LSG's last game vs Punjab Kings
Rishabh Pant, captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, apologized to fans for a disappointing IPL 2026 season. His team has been eliminated from playoff contention and is playing their final match against Punjab Kings. Despite the struggles, Pant expressed hope for a competitive game and commitment to giving their best effort.
- ▪Rishabh Pant apologized to fans for the Lucknow Super Giants' disappointing IPL 2026 season.
- ▪The team has only four wins and nine defeats in 13 matches, finishing last in the playoff race.
- ▪This marks the third consecutive year that the Lucknow franchise has failed to qualify for the IPL playoffs.
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