Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will lead the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The move comes after KL Rahul, who led LSG to the playoffs in their first two seasons, was not retained by the franchise ahead of this year's mega auction.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 schedule is yet to be officially announced, though reports suggest the cash-rich tournament might begin on March 14. While some teams are still deliberating on their leadership choices,

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have announced Rishabh Pant as the captain of the franchise on Monday ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Rishabh Pant, who was released by Delhi Capitals, was bought by LSG for a whopping ₹27 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction that took place in Saudi Arabia last year.

Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL 2025 season, reuniting with coach Ricky Ponting. Iyer was acquired for Rs 26.75 crore, making him the second-most expensive player in IPL history.

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is just over two months away. Although the official start date is yet to be announced, reports suggest the season could kick off on March 21, with the final scheduled for May 25.