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Rishabh Pant Steps Down as LSG Captain: As the IPL 2026 season draws to a close, major news is emerging from the corridors of Indian cricket. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant has decided to step down from the captaincy. On Friday (May 29), the franchise shared this information with fans via an official post on social media.
Interestingly, Pant was not removed by the franchise; rather, he personally requested the management to relieve him of his captaincy duties a request that has been accepted with immediate effect.
LSG Official Announcement on Rishabh Pant's Resignation
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Sharing a post on their official 'X' (formerly Twitter) handle, the Lucknow Super Giants wrote:
"The Lucknow Super Giants formally announce that Rishabh Pant has requested to step down as the franchise's captain. The franchise has accepted his request with immediate effect. Furthermore, the LSG management appreciates Rishabh Pant's contributions as captain and expresses its gratitude for his leadership and dedication to the team."
Team Director Tom Moody on Rishabh Pant's Decision
Speaking on Rishabh Pant's sudden decision, Lucknow's Team Director, Tom Moody, stated:
- "Rishabh approached the franchise with his request, and we accepted it with respect."
- "Such decisions are never easy."
- "We will always be grateful to Pant for everything he brought to the dressing room as captain."
Lucknow Super Giants' Poor Performance in IPL 2026
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The team's extremely disappointing performance in IPL 2026 is believed to be the primary reason behind Rishabh Pant's decision. Lucknow Super Giants' performance this season was the worst in their history.
LSG Position in IPL 2026 Points Table
- Total Matches Played: 14
- Wins: 4
- Losses: 10
- Total Points: 8
- Net Run Rate (NRR): -0.740
- Position: 10th (Last Place)
Lucknow was one of the first teams to be eliminated from the tournament this season.
Rishabh Pant Batting Stats and Performance in IPL 2026
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It wasn't just his captaincy; Rishabh Pant's bat, too, remained largely silent this season. He failed to lead the team to victory with his aggressive batting.
Rishabh Pant IPL 2026 Runs and Statistics
| Tournament Statistics | Performance Details |
|---|---|
| Matches (Innings) | 14 (13) |
| Total Runs | 312 |
| Average | 28.36 |
| Strike Rate | 138.05 |
| Half-Centuries | 01 |
| Highest Score | 68* (Not Out) |
Will Rishabh Pant Play for LSG in IPL 2027?
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Will He Play in IPL 2027?: For now, the statement released by the franchise makes it clear that Pant has only stepped down from the captaincy role and will continue to remain with the team as a player.
However, cricket experts believe that the final decision regarding Pant's continued presence in the team will only become clear after the 'Retain and Release' list for the upcoming season (IPL 2027) is announced. It will be interesting to see whether LSG retains him as a player or if Pant heads to the Mega Auction.
Also Read: IPL Records: Teams with Consecutive IPL Final Appearances
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