Rishabh Pant steps down as LSG captain.

Lucknow Super Giants had a disappointing outing in the IPL 2026 season, winning only four out of 14 matches and finishing at the bottom of the points table. Following this poor performance, a major development has taken place as captain Rishabh Pant has stepped down from his leadership role. The franchise officially confirmed the decision through a statement on ‘X’.

The franchise stated that Pant personally requested to be relieved of his captaincy duties, and the management accepted it with immediate effect. They also appreciated his contributions as captain and said the team will now focus on rebuilding. Pant was bought for ₹27 crore in the 2025 IPL mega auction and has led the side since then, but the team managed only 10 wins across two seasons. His individual form was also below expectations, scoring 269 runs last season and 312 runs this year.