Rishabh Pant resigns as captain of LSG, Hardik Pandya faces uncertainty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Rishabh Pant has stepped down as captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL, following previous leadership roles. Pant was acquired for Rs 27 crore, making him the highest-paid player in IPL history. Hardik Pandya’s position as captain of Mumbai Indians is also under scrutiny after he replaced Rohit Sharma, who captained the national team. The leadership changes come as teams reassess their strategies ahead of upcoming matches. Further developments around these leadership dynamics are anticipated in the lead-up to the next season.
- •Rishabh Pant resigns as captain of Lucknow Super Giants
- •Pant was the most expensive player at Rs 27 crore
- •Hardik Pandya's captaincy at Mumbai Indians is uncertain
- •Pandya replaced Rohit Sharma as team leader
- •Leadership changes come ahead of the next IPL season
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — IPL captaincy churn: Rishabh Pant steps down, Hardik Pandya may be on way out
"LSG had made Rishabh Pant captain after bidding Rs 27 crore for him, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. On the other hand, MI stirred a controversy when they brought Hardik Pandya back to their fold from Gujarat Titans and named him captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, then India’s captain across all three formats.
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