Pressure's On: Should LSG Ditch Pant as Captain?

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are in the deep end, and it’s getting worse for Rishabh Pant. After a sixth consecutive loss—this time to the struggling Mumbai Indians—voices are rising for a captaincy change. Former players Manoj Tiwary and Rohan Gavaskar reckon it's time for Pant to step back and focus purely on batting.

In the latest match at Wankhede Stadium, LSG managed a hefty total of 228 thanks to Nicholas Pooran’s explosive 63 off just 21 balls. Yet, it was all for naught as Rohit Sharma's return saw MI chase it down with ease, leaving LSG's hopes hanging by a thread. With only 2 wins in 9 matches, the playoffs are looking like a distant dream.

Both Tiwary and Gavaskar believe the captaincy burden is weighing down Pant’s performance. With just 204 runs in 9 matches at a mediocre average of 25.50, they argue that freeing him from captaincy could help him rediscover his batting mojo. LSG’s next match against RCB on May 7 could be a chance to play spoiler, but it’s clear that something's got to give for Pant and the team.