IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant had a forgettable first season with LSG after being bought for a record Rs 27.50 crore by the franchise, making him the most expensive player in the league’s history.
Former India off-spinner R Ashwin cautioned Lucknow Super Giants against repeating a series of tactical errors that have kept them far from closing in on an IPL title since coming on board in 2022. Ashwin directed his major concern towards LSG captain, Rishabh Pant, who is battling to find his spot back in India’s white-ball set-up.
Pant had a forgettable first season with LSG after being bought for a record Rs 27.50 crore by the franchise, making him the most expensive player in the league’s history. According to Ashwin, Pant’s playing position will be of utmost importance even as LSG are heavily dependent on their stacked overseas top-order batting options. Despite the overseas stars, the India spin legend Ashwin said Pant should open in the format to avoid a colossal tactical blunder for the franchise yet again.