Rishabh Pant Appointed Captain of Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2025 Season

In a significant announcement for the upcoming IPL 2025 season, Rishabh Pant has been officially appointed as the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

The decision comes as the franchise aims to build a competitive team ahead of the tournament, which is set to commence on March 21, 2025.

Pant’s appointment follows his record-breaking acquisition during the IPL auction, where he was bought for an unprecedented INR 27 crore (approximately $3.21 million), making him the highest-priced player in IPL history.

The announcement was made on January 20, 2025, in Kolkata, where Pant expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by the LSG management. I will give my 200% and that’s my commitment to you, he stated alongside team owner Sanjiv Goenka and mentor Zaheer Khan.

Pant takes over from KL Rahul, who captained LSG during their first three seasons. Under Rahul’s leadership, the team made it to the playoffs in their initial two seasons but struggled last year. With Pant now at the helm, LSG is looking to revitalize its approach and make a strong comeback.

Pant, who previously led the Delhi Capitals, emphasized his commitment to fostering a positive team environment. If you give confidence and trust in a player, he will do things you can’t even imagine, he remarked.

He aims to instill a never-say-die attitude within the squad, encouraging players to fight until the last ball.

As preparations ramp up for IPL 2025, attention is also turning towards the T20 World Cup 2024, where teams are gearing up for their respective matches. Pant’s leadership will be crucial not only for LSG but also as he continues to represent India on the international stage.

With high expectations surrounding his captaincy and the team’s potential, Rishabh Pant is poised to lead Lucknow Super Giants into a new era of competitive cricket in the IPL.