Apr 04, 2025

Pavitra Shome

IPL 2025: Identifying Three Suitable Replacements As LSG Captain In Mid-Season


Unfortunately, Rishabh Pant's poor form in the IPL 2025 season continues.

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The Lucknow Super Giants skipper has been under the radar for his poor performance with the bat.

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Pant was dismissed by Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya. The stumper scored just two runs on the scoreboard before being dismissed.

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Criticism peaks over the Indian wicketkeeper-batter's credibility as a skipper as Rishabh Pant has failed to stand up to his price tag. 

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Let's check out some players who could emerge as a replacement for Rishabh Pant's captaincy role.

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Aiden Markram

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Nicholas Pooran

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Mitchell Marsh

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Rishabh Pant has only one win in the past three IPL match-ups. In all the matches he has played so far, he couldn't score runs for the side.

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While LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka has shown unmatched faith in Rishabh Pant, it is yet to be seen whether the franchise opts to change the skipper mid-season.

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