LSG to Name IPL 2025 Captain on Jan 20: Rishabh Pant or Nicholas Pooran Likely

KL Rahul captained the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) from 2022 to 2024, leading them to the IPL playoffs in both 2022 and 2023. With the IPL 2025 season approaching, LSG is set to announce its new captain on January 20. RPSG Group founder and chairman Sanjiv Goenka will make the announcement during a special press…


LSG to Name IPL 2025 Captain on Jan 20: Rishabh Pant or Nicholas Pooran Likely

KL Rahul captained the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) from 2022 to 2024, leading them to the IPL playoffs in both 2022 and 2023. With the IPL 2025 season approaching, LSG is set to announce its new captain on January 20. RPSG Group founder and chairman Sanjiv Goenka will make the announcement during a special press conference in Kolkata, as reported by RevSportz journalist Debasis Sen.

Rishabh Pant or Nicholas Pooran: Who Will Lead LSG?

After releasing KL Rahul, LSG initially had just one candidate for the captaincy. However, the acquisition of Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking ₹27 crore during the Jeddah auction has given them two strong options, with Nicholas Pooran being the other contender. Aiden Markram, though experienced, seems less likely due to his lackluster record leading Sunrisers Hyderabad, despite success in the SA20 league.

Rishabh Pant: The Clear Favorite

Pant appears to be the frontrunner for the captaincy. LSG’s substantial investment in him suggests they see him as a long-term leader. While Pooran has been with the team, it’s unlikely they’d spend over 20% of their purse on Pant without plans to hand him the reins.


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Pant brings valuable leadership experience, having captained the Delhi Capitals in 43 matches over three seasons (2021, 2022, and 2024). Widely regarded as the best DC skipper since Virender Sehwag, Pant’s tactical acumen and middle-order stability make him an ideal replacement for KL Rahul. With a balanced squad and Pant at the helm, LSG looks poised to improve their batting and push for a strong IPL 2025 campaign.