Rishabh Pant IPL performance

4 Players LSG Might Release To Boost IPL 2026 Auction Purse: Mayank Yadav, Akash Deep And...

Rishabh Pant was picked by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a whopping amount of Rs 27 crore in the 2025 IPL auction. However, Pant failed to live up to the expectations in the IPL 2025 season, scoring just 269 runs in 14 matches in his first stint as LSG captain. 

Despite his underwhelming performance, LSG are likely to persist with star India wicket-keeper Pant for IPL 2026 season. However, LSG are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. The Lucknow-based franchise might consider releasing some under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers.  

Here's list of players whom LSG might release to increase IPL 2026 auction purse:

Oct 16, 2025, 16:56 PM IST

4 Players Lucknow Super Giants Might Release Before IPL 2026 Auction: Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav And...

Star India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant was picked by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a whopping amount of Rs 27 crore in the 2025 IPL auction. However, the 27-year-old Pant failed to live up to the expectations in the IPL 2025 season, scoring just 269 runs in 14 matches in his first stint as LSG captain.

Despite his underwhelming performance, LSG are likely to persist with Pant for IPL 2026 season. However, LSG are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. The Lucknow-based franchise might consider releasing some under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers. 

Here's list of players Lucknow Super Giants might release before the IPL 2026 auction: 

Sep 23, 2025, 16:57 PM IST

4 Players Lucknow Super Giants Might Release Before IPL 2026 Auction: Mayank Yadav, Akash Deep And...

Rishabh Pant was picked by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a whopping amount of Rs 27 crore in the 2025 IPL auction. However, the 27-year-old Pant failed to live up to the expectations in the IPL 2025 season, scoring just 269 runs in 14 matches in his first stint as LSG captain.

Despite his underwhelming performance, LSG are likely to persist with Pant for IPL 2026 season. However, LSG are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. The Lucknow-based franchise might consider releasing some under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers.

Here's list of players Lucknow Super Giants might release before the IPL 2026 auction: 

Aug 02, 2025, 19:06 PM IST

IPL 2025's Costliest Player Rishabh Pant Named Captain Of Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant’s appointment as the captain of Lucknow Super Giants marks a new chapter in the 27-year-old’s career.

Jan 20, 2025, 15:14 PM IST

Rishabh Pant To CSK? Can MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings Buy India Wicket-keeper In IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Chennai Super Kings have already made significant moves in their retention strategy for IPL 2025.

Nov 07, 2024, 10:52 AM IST

Rishabh Pant To Join RCB Ahead Of IPL 2025 Auction? Delhi Capitals Captain BREAKS Silence

Social media erupted earlier this week when an X (formerly Twitter) user claimed Pant’s management had reached out to RCB, hinting that he was eyeing a captaincy vacancy within the franchise.

Sep 26, 2024, 21:35 PM IST

Rishabh Pant Reappointed As Captain Of Delhi Capitals Ahead Of IPL 2024

After a harrowing accident in December 2022, Pant faced an arduous path to recovery, battling through multiple injuries.

Mar 19, 2024, 22:13 PM IST

Rishabh Pant's Cryptic Post On Instagram Goes Viral After Jay Shah's T20 World Cup Return Statement

As the IPL 2024 season approaches, anticipation mounts for Pant's return to action. Despite his prolonged absence, the cricketing fraternity has remained steadfast in its support for the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman.

Mar 12, 2024, 12:10 PM IST