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Rishabh Pant Named Captain of Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2025
A New Era for Lucknow Super Giants
Rishabh Pant has been officially named the captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This significant announcement signals a fresh chapter for the franchise as they aim to rebuild and strengthen their squad for the 18th IPL season.
Record-Breaking Acquisition of Rishabh Pant
Pant, previously the captain of Delhi Capitals, entered the IPL 2025 auction and became the most expensive player in the tournament’s history. LSG secured the services of the dynamic left-handed wicketkeeper-batter for a staggering INR 27 Crore, setting a new benchmark in IPL auction records.
A Historic Bidding War
Pant entered the auction with a base price of INR 2 Crore. The Super Giants began the bidding, facing stiff competition from Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The bidding escalated to INR 20.75 Crore before Delhi Capitals exercised their Right to Match (RTM) card to equal the bid. However, LSG utilized the revised IPL auction rules to increase their offer to INR 27 Crore, ultimately securing the 27-year-old star player.
Leadership Transition at Lucknow Super Giants
The franchise had been actively searching for a strong Indian captain after parting ways with KL Rahul. Pant’s experience and aggressive approach made him the ideal choice to lead the team. This marks Pant’s second stint as an IPL captain, having previously led Delhi Capitals from 2021 to 2024.
Notably, Pant missed the entire 2023 IPL season due to recovery from a life-threatening road accident. His return to form and leadership roles highlights his resilience and determination.
LSG’s Squad Revamp for IPL 2025
The Super Giants have retained a core group of players, including Nicholas Pooran (INR 21 Crore), Ravi Bishnoi (INR 11 Crore), Mayank Yadav (INR 11 Crore), Mohsin Khan (INR 4 Crore), and Ayush Badoni (INR 4 Crore).
To complement their Indian talent, LSG added international stars like Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, and David Miller. Additionally, their pace attack received a significant boost with the acquisitions of Avesh Khan (INR 9.75 Crore) and Akash Deep (INR 8 Crore).
Collaboration with Experienced Mentors
Pant’s leadership will be supported by head coach Justin Langer and mentor Zaheer Khan. Together, they aim to chart a new course for the Super Giants, emphasizing a balanced approach that leverages both Indian and overseas talent.
For more updates and the latest news about IPL 2025, check out our comprehensive coverage here. Additionally, if you’re interested in exploring Rishabh Pant’s IPL career statistics, visit his detailed profile on ESPNcricinfo.
