India, May 29 -- Having captained the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for two seasons but yielding disappointing results, Rishabh Pant has taken a big decision ahead of IPL 2027. The keeper-batter has requested to be relieved of captaincy duties as the franchise released an official statement on the same, with the Super Giants accepting the decision with immediate effect.

What is Rishabh Pant's record as the Lucknow Super Giants' captain?

The 28-year-old succeeded KL Rahul as the Super Giants' skipper after the Super Giants shelled out Rs.27 crore in the mega auction ahead of IPL 2025 to secure his services. But the left-hander has largely struggled to live up to the expectations. Even though Pant smashed a ton in LSG's final IPL 2025 game a...