India, March 19 -- It's been a roller coaster ride for Lucknow Super Giants in the cash-rich Indian Premier League over the last four seasons. In the first two seasons, the KL Rahul-led side lost in the Play-Offs, but thereafter they slid to seventh positions in consecutive seasons, including the last one under the leadership of Rishabh Pant.

With a change in jersey and logo, LSG enters IPL 2026 with renewed ambitions, tasked with leveraging a revamped squad under captain Rishabh Pant. It's a crucial year for LSG, Pant, and chief coach Justin Langer, who is yet to infuse the fire desperately needed in the side over the last two seasons.

Undoubtedly, LSG has made many questionable calls, including frequently chopping and changing the set...