Star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has stepped down from the leadership role of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The official social media handle of the Lucknow-based franchise shared a post on social media which read, "Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) wish to formally announce that Rishabh Pant has requested to be relieved of his captaincy duties with the franchise, and the franchise has accepted his request with immediate effect".

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— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) May 29, 2026

The decision came after Lucknow's early exit from the ongoing edition of the cash-rich league. Having played 14 matches, the Super Giants finished at the bottom of the table. They managed to register just four wins and suffered defeats in 10 matches. With a net run rate (NRR) of -0.740, they also have eight points.