Rishabh Pant resigns as Lucknow Super Giants captain
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026
Rishabh Pant has stepped down as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants after the team finished last in the IPL 2026 season. Under his leadership, the team also finished seventh in 2025, prompting the decision. The franchise management is expected to announce a new captain soon as they look to improve their performance in future seasons.
- •Rishabh Pant resigns as captain of Lucknow Super Giants
- •Team finished last in IPL 2026 and seventh in 2025
- •New captain is expected to be announced soon
- •Management aims to improve future performance
- 3:01 PMESPNcricinfo — Rishabh Pant steps down as LSG captain
"Decision taken after Lucknow Super Giants finished last in IPL 2026; they had finished seventh under his leadership in 2025
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