Rishabh Pant officially steps down as LSG captain
Rishabh Pant has officially resigned as captain of Lucknow Super Giants following the team’s disappointing IPL 2026 campaign. The decision comes after LSG endured two underwhelming seasons in succession, with the franchise finishing at the bottom of the points table this year.
Reports suggest the franchise accepted Pant’s decision to step down immediately amid mounting pressure after a disastrous season. When Pant was appointed captain, expectations were high, but the team struggled throughout the campaign with inconsistent performances, tactical criticism, batting failures, and concerns over squad balance.
Sources close to the franchise indicate that the LSG management is now preparing for significant changes ahead of the next IPL season. Senior figures within the setup, including Tom Moody, are expected to play a key role in rebuilding the squad and reshaping the team’s leadership structure.
Pant’s resignation marks a major moment for the franchise, which began the season with hopes of securing a playoff berth but instead suffered one of its poorest campaigns since entering the IPL. Speculation has already begun over who could succeed Pant as captain and what changes the franchise may pursue during the upcoming transfer and auction window.
Despite the disappointing campaign, Pant remains one of India’s most prominent cricketers. Attention is now likely to shift toward his individual performances and how both he and LSG respond ahead of IPL 2027.
