Rishabh Pant steps down as LSG captain: Will Lucknow retain, trade or release the ₹27 crore star ahead of 2027 mini-auction?
Rishabh Pant has stepped down as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) following a disappointing performance in the IPL. The team finished last in the standings for the second consecutive season under his leadership. LSG will now consider whether to retain, trade, or release Pant ahead of the 2027 mini-auction.
- ▪Rishabh Pant has stepped down from his position as captain of LSG.
- ▪The team finished last in the IPL 2026 standings.
- ▪Pant joined LSG in 2025 for INR 27 crore.
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