Rishabh Pant Named LSG Skipper for IPL 2025

By Gurlal Singh

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Posted: January 20, 2025
Last updated: February 25, 2025

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As the Indian Premier League gears up for the 2025 season, franchises are announcing their leadership selections and strategy directions. Among these, Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, taking the reins from KL Rahul. This decision marks a significant change for LSG as they aim for a stronger performance in the upcoming season.

Leadership Changes Across Franchises

The 2025 IPL season sees a mix of returning captains and new leadership across different teams:

– **Chennai Super Kings**: Ruturaj Gaikwad will once again lead CSK. Despite failing to make the playoffs last season, the team has shown confidence in Gaikwad’s leadership abilities.

– **Mumbai Indians**: Hardik Pandya continues as the captain. Under his captaincy, MI finished at the bottom of the league table last year, but the management retains faith in his strategic cricketing skills.

– **Kolkata Knight Riders**: Reports suggest Venkatesh Iyer is likely to become the captain. This decision comes on the back of KKR investing heavily in him during the mega auction, securing him for INR 23.75 crore.

– **Punjab Kings**: Shreyas Iyer will take over as captain, following his success in leading his former team to victory in the IPL 2024 title.

– **Sunrisers Hyderabad**: Pat Cummins has retained the captaincy role, leading SRH to the finals last season although they were defeated by KKR.

Teams Yet to Announce Captains

Some teams are yet to finalize or announce their captains:

– **Royal Challengers Bangalore**: With the departure of Faf du Plessis, RCB is on the lookout for a new captain. Speculation surrounds Virat Kohli as a potential captaincy candidate.

– **Delhi Capitals**: While not officially announced, it is expected that Axar Patel could take up the captaincy role. The team retained him for Rs. 16.5 crore ahead of the auction.

Continuity in Leadership

Meanwhile, continuity in captaincy is observed with other teams:

– **Gujarat Titans**: Shubman Gill will continue to lead the side as they look to build on their practices and team dynamics.

– **Rajasthan Royals**: Sanju Samson remains the captain, having successfully led the team to the playoffs last year.

These leadership decisions reflect strategic choices made by franchises as they aim to enhance their performances and secure a competitive edge in the IPL 2025 season. As the league progresses, the effectiveness of these captaincy appointments will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.