IPL captaincy churn: Rishabh Pant steps down, Hardik Pandya may be on way out
Rishabh Pant has stepped down as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants following a disappointing IPL season. Hardik Pandya's future with the Mumbai Indians is also uncertain as he may be traded after the team's poor performance. Both players are looking to focus on their individual cricketing careers amidst the captaincy changes.
- ▪Rishabh Pant resigned as captain after the Lucknow Super Giants finished last in the IPL.
- ▪Hardik Pandya may leave the Mumbai Indians, who finished second-last, for another franchise.
- ▪Pant was the most expensive player in IPL history, bought for Rs 27 crore by LSG.
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