Goa, May 14 -- According to the media reports, franchises like Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders could part ways with their captains after disappointing IPL 2026 campaigns. All three teams have struggled throughout the season and either crashed out of the playoff race or are on the verge of elimination.

The report claimed that captains Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel and Ajinkya Rahane are under pressure after failing to guide their teams into the playoffs for two successive seasons.

LSG became the first team to be knocked out, while Delhi and Kolkata have also failed to stay in contention. Pant, who was bought for a massive INR 27 crore, has failed both as a batter and a captain. He has scored just 251 runs in 11 ...