Rishabh Pant To Lead Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) In IPL 2025

Rishabh Pant set to become captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025.

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In a huge shock during the IPL 2025 auction, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) splurged a staggering Rs 27 crore on Rishabh Pant, which marked him as the most expensive player in the history of IPL. With this deal, Pant will almost certainly replace KL Rahul as the new LSG captain as Rahul led the team from 2022 to 2024.

Leadership Journey of Pant

Rishabh Pant To Lead Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) In IPL 2025
Rishabh Pant To Lead Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) In IPL 2025

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Pant’s emergence as a future leader for LSG is a vital milestone in his IPL career so far. In the previous year, he had also captained the Delhi Capitals side from 2021 to 2024. Under his leadership, the side had some excellent moments, too, such as reaching the playoffs in the years 2021 and 2022. The 2024 season turned out to be a disappointing affair for the side, as they had finished outside of the top four and ended the season at number seven.

Despite his leadership skills, Pant faced a major setback in 2023 when an unfortunate injury ruled him out of the season. This break in his playing career opened a new chapter, and Pant’s leadership prospects became a central focus when the 2025 auction approached.

The Exit of KL Rahul

Rishabh Pant To Lead Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) In IPL 2025

In a shocking move, KL Rahul, who had been the captain of LSG for three seasons (2022–2024), left the franchise. Although Rahul had led LSG to two consecutive playoff appearances, the team’s dismal performance in 2024 led to speculation about his future as the captain. Moreover, a public spat between Rahul and team owner Sanjiv Goenka during a match in 2024 seemed to mark the end of his tenure.

Rahul, after the 2024 season, was no longer retained by LSG; instead, he joined his former side, Delhi Capitals, by getting bought in the IPL 2025 auction. This door which has opened with Rahul’s exit from LSG gave Rishabh Pant the opportunity to stand on the helm; the franchise here gave him the role of a captain.

Rishabh Pant’s Leadership of LSG

Rishabh Pant To Lead Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) In IPL 2025
Rishabh Pant To Lead Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) In IPL 2025

Pant has leadership experience in the past, as he has captained Delhi Capitals on several occasions, including in 2021, 2022, and 2024. His leadership skills were developed at DC where he was given the responsibility of taking the team through success as well as failure. However, the major reason which led to his exit from DC, was that the franchise did not want to make him the permanent captain.

Pant was keen on being the captain, and with LSG giving him that opportunity, it was something that he could not let go of. His previous experience in playing under pressure conditions and his aggressive and dynamic approach to the game make him an asset for LSG as they look to strengthen their team to compete in IPL 2025.

LSG Retained and New signings

Rishabh Pant To Lead Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) In IPL 2025
Rishabh Pant To Lead Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) In IPL 2025

As part of their preparation for the new season, Lucknow Super Giants retained five core players: Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, and Mayank Yadav. These players will be the spine of the team, and the franchise made the right moves during the IPL 2025 auction to further fortify their side.

In addition to Pooran, LSG made some exciting acquisitions, including experienced foreign players like David Miller, Mitchell Marsh, and Aiden Markram. These additions bolster the team’s batting and all-rounder options, providing Pant with ample resources to build a strong, balanced side for the upcoming season.

Other Captains Considered

Although Pant was the front-runner for the captaincy, the LSG management also had other options in mind. Nicholas Pooran, along with the foreign recruits – David Miller, Mitchell Marsh, and Aiden Markram – were all considered to be potential candidates for the role of captain. However, after much deliberation, the franchise finally decided to hand over the responsibility of captaining the team to Pant.

Rishabh Pant will lead Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025 as the franchise begins a new chapter. Rishabh Pant, who previously led Delhi Capitals, is known for his boldness and experience in the game. Lucknow Super Giants, with this new leadership, are expected to rebound from the disastrous 2024 season and have a very good chance at the IPL title in 2025.

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