India, April 9 -- Lucknow Super Giants currently sit seventh on this year's Indian Premier League points table amid a mixed start to their campaign - one win in two matches. Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who took over the reins of LSG from KL Rahul in 2025 after being bought for a record-breaking deal of Rs.27 crore at the 2025 IPL auction, continues to enjoy immense backing from the franchise leadership despite a lacklustre 2025 season, largely due to the skillset he possesses.

It is evident that Pant, known to be a proven finisher in the middle order, has stepped up his role for the franchise by batting at No.3. The move initially surprised fans and pundits, who questioned his ability to build an innings from the top. Howeve...