New Delhi, April 5 -- Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin believes that there is a secret behind Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant's comments on his batting order.

After LSG's loss to Delhi Capitals in their first IPL 2026 match, Rishabh Pant made a "50-50" remark, stating that his openers' spot is not yet certain, although he will continue batting in the top-order.

"I think it's a 50-50 call, but we'll see. But you will definitely see me in the top order," he had said at the post-match presentation. Rishabh Pant opened with Mitchell Marsh in the match against Delhi Capitals, but the LSG captain was run-out at the bowlers' end, and managed to score just seven runs.

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