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IPL 2026: Rishabh Has Recognised That It’s Time To Move On From Captaincy For Now, Says Moody
Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants’ Director of Cricket Tom Moody said Rishabh Pant’s decision to step down as the side’s captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has come after he recognised that it’s time to move on from captaincy for now and focus as a player after two difficult seasons.
Pant, 28, was bought for Rs 27 crore by LSG at the mega auction held in 2024, making him the most expensive purchase in IPL history. But under him, LSG had a disappointing time, getting 10 wins and 18 losses in two seasons, where they finished seventh and tenth, respectively.
Pant himself didn’t set the stage alight with the bat, as seen from his modest returns of 269 runs in 2025 and 312 in 2026. "At the end of the day, Rishabh has recognised that it's time to move on from captaincy for now and focus as a player.
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