Lucknow Super Giants Director of Cricket Tom Moody said the franchise will consider a reset of its leadership after a poor IPL 2026 season.
The potential change in captaincy follows a series of disappointing results that have left the team near the bottom of the league standings. Because the franchise has struggled to find consistency under current captain Rishabh Pant, the organization is now reviewing its strategic direction.
Moody addressed the team's performance on Sunday, noting that the franchise has not met its goals. "We haven’t lived up to the expectation," Moody said [3]. He said, "Looks like we’re needing to consider a reset" [1].
The team's statistics from the 2026 season highlight the struggle. LSG recorded four wins and 10 losses during the campaign [2]. The struggle was particularly evident during home games, where the team won only two of seven matches and lost five [2].
This downturn is part of a broader trend under Pant's leadership. According to team records, Pant’s captaincy has yielded 10 wins in 28 matches [1]. This lack of success has placed the team in a precarious position in the league standings. While some reports indicate the team finished in the bottom two spots of the points table [2], others suggest they may finish in last place.
Moody did not specify a timeline for the leadership change but emphasized the necessity of a new approach. "We need to consider a reset," Moody said [2].
“"Looks like we’re needing to consider a reset."”
A leadership reset at LSG indicates a loss of confidence in Rishabh Pant's ability to translate individual talent into team success. With a win rate of only 10 in 28 matches, the franchise is prioritizing a structural overhaul to avoid becoming a perennial bottom-table team in the IPL.
