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IPL 2026: 'Results Reflect That Pant Has Found Captaincy Challenging,' Says Moody

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants Director of Cricket Tom Moody acknowledged that captain Rishabh Pant finds the leadership role challenging, which has contributed to the teams poor performances and indicated that the management may consider bringing a change in leadership before the next season. LSG wrapped up their IPL 2026 campaign at their home ground Ekana Cricket Stadium, on Saturday with yet another heavy defeat, a result that kept Punjab Kings alive in the race for a Playoffs berth. It marked LSG's 10th loss of the season, condemning Pant and his side to a last-place finish on the points table and intensifying questions over the skippers future with the franchise. Since the start of last season, Pant has led Lucknow in 28 games, suffering defeat in 18 of them, while the team has missed out on Playoffs qualification in consecutive editions. The disappointing results have mirrored Pants struggles with the bat as well, with the wicketkeeper-batter managing just 312 runs this year at an average of 28.36. From a captaincy point of view, you know, hes found it challenging, obviously, and the results reflect that. And you do have to wonder whether that is a pressure that is reflected with his performance with the bat. I know that this season has been a difficult season for us, but we will reflect on it, well take time, well reflect on it. Well consider all things, Moody said at the press conference after LSGs loss to PBKS. But certainly we havent lived up to the expectation or the standard that we expect of ourselves. And certainly when it comes to the leadership of the franchise, its certainly something that well be taking some very serious consideration to, you know, what it looks like in the future. Like every department, when you do reflect on a season, we will be making some considered decisions, but it certainly looks like that were needing to consider a reset, he added. From a captaincy point of view, you know, hes found it challenging, obviously, and the results reflect that. And you do have to wonder whether that is a pressure that is reflected with his performance with the bat. I know that this season has been a difficult season for us, but we will reflect on it, well take time, well reflect on it. Well consider all things, Moody said at the press conference after LSGs loss to PBKS. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I think were all responsible [for the disappointing season], Moody said. I dont think its a time to point the finger at any individual. I think we all take accountability, and nows not the time to be apportioning blame in any particular department. We all need time to reflect on it in a calm manner, but theres certain things that we do need to address, and will be addressed, he said. Article Source: IANS

24 May 2026 10:32 am