Rishabh Pant has been named captain of the Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2025 after being acquired for a record Rs 27 crore. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra praised Pant's impact, highlighting his significant role in shaping the team.

Dynamic keeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Monday named the captain of Lucknow Super Giants for the upcoming IPL and he vowed to give his "200 percent" to win the team's maiden title.

Besides owner Sanjiv Goenka explaining rationale behind appoint Rishabh Pant as LSG’s captain, the Indian cricketer also shared his captaincy mantra and possible approach towards teammates. Pant was bought for Rs 27 crore by LSG in IPL 2025 auction.

Rishabh Pant, the newly named captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has thanked India captain Rohit Sharma and other senior players for refining his leadership qualities. As LSG begins a new chapter, the franchise has put its faith in Pant, who is known for his daring batting and imposing presence on the field.

"Thank you to LSG family for showing the faith in me," Pant said, alongside team owner Sanjiv Goenka and mentor Zaheer Khan, in Kolkata on Monday. "I will give my 200% and that's

Having made the record-breaking bid at the Indian Premier League auction for Rishabh Pant, the Lucknow Super Giants are all set to unveil him as their next captain. Without disclosing much, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka has called the media for special interaction of the IPL franchise where the jersey unveiling is also expected.