The Lucknow Super Giants’ official statement suggested that Rishabh Pant will leave the captaincy of his side, but it could be less voluntary than it sounds. This new report comes in the face of a public account that LSG claims Pant resigned of his own volition, while this new report indicates otherwise.This report has come out in the middle of LSG’s public statement that Pant resigned from his own volition after the season went badly for the Indians in IPL 2026.
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Rishabh Pant’s IPL 2026 Nightmare and the Captaincy Controversy
What the New Report Claims
Rishabh Pant as the major cause of Lucknow’s defeat in IPL 2026, saying he was denied top player status.CricBlogger has blamed Rishabh Pant for Lucknow’s bottom place finish in IPL 2026, claiming that the batter deserved to be a top player. The report directly contradicts the May 29 statement made by Director of Cricket Tom Moody which claimed that the decision was taken by Pant himself. The move appears to have been a management decision, according to sources, with reports suggesting it was not publicised soon after the season finished.
In 2025, Pant became the most expensive player LSG has ever acquired, as they took a batsman for Rs 27 crore, however, in the previous two seasons he secured seventh and tenth-place for the franchise. However, the IPL 2026 campaign was the game-changer.
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What LSG Said Publicly
Moody diplomatically described the scenario from which Pant had approached the franchise to step down. He expressed his gratitude for the ground staff’s efforts and referenced the rebuilds LSG will be undertaking in the future. The new report, however, takes the “other side”.
Sources also told CricBlogger that this seems to indicate the commissioner was eager to move Pant to another team as he no longer felt appreciated in the franchise after IPL 2026.
Rishabh Pant’s Return to Delhi Capitals
After losing his captaincy role, Rishabh Pant quickly set about to organise a transfer. Both LSG and Delhi Capitals have reportedly signed a deal to swap Pant with Kuldeep Yadav.Pant is reportedly being shifted from LSG to Delhi as a part of a swap arrangement with Delhi Capitals, who will send Kuldeep Yadav to Lucknow. JSW is believed by sources to have played a key role in pushing the deal.
The sources cited said that JSW co-owned DC reportedly played a key role in making the deal. Cricket fans who follow the story on 12BET exchange and other cricket exchange platforms will have their eyes glued to the trade, eagerly anticipating what lies ahead in the lead up to IPL 2027.
The Final Verdict on LSG’s Handling of Rishabh Pant
When it comes to what sources now say and LSG’s official line tell, there’s a complicated picture. It did not go well for Pant for the IPL 2026 tournament when he was left out from Lucknow. A comeback to the Delhi Capitals could be the future he and fans are looking for.
