Rishabh Pant is set to be named captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of IPL 2025. Pant became the most expensive player in the IPL at the November 2024 mega auction, bought by LSG for INR 27 crore (US$ 3.

Rishabh Pant, the most expensive player in IPL history, is set to become the captain of Lucknow Super Giants. Previously with Delhi Capitals, Pant's leadership role faced challenges, prompting his move.

Pant was signed for ₹27 crore by LSG in the IPL 2025 mega auction on Jeddah and became the most expensive player in the IPL.

KL Rahul had captained LSG in their first three IPL seasons, guiding the franchise to playoffs in the initial two years but falling short of a final spot.

After buying him for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore price at the IPL 2025 Auction, Lucknow Super Giants are reportedly going to make Rishabh Pant their new captain ahead of IPL 2025. Pant had left Delhi Capitals as they were not offering him captaincy.

Rishabh Pant is all set to become the next captain of the franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025 season.

Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is likely to be named the skipper of the Sanjika Goenka-owned Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise