Rishabh Pant Press Conference: New LSG Skipper Determined To Bring IPL Success - In Pics

India’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was named the Lucknow Super Giants skipper for the upcoming Indian Premier League and the 26-year-old vowed to give his absolute best to win the team’s first title in a special press conference held in Kolkata. Pant was picked up at the IPL auction for a tournament’s record fee of Rs 27 crore by owner Sanjiv Goenka. Pant also stated that he was very much excited to the new beginnings and committed that he would do everything in his power to repay the franchise’s faith.

Updated on: 21 January 2025 3:27 pm

Rishabh Pant appointed as new captain of LSG | Photo: PTI

Cricketer Rishabh Pant at an event where he has been named as the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants for the upcoming IPL 2025, in Kolkata.

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Rishabh Pant appointed as new captain of LSG | Photo: PTI Photo

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka with LSG captain for the IPL 2025 Rishabh Pant and mentor Zaheer Khan at an event, in Kolkata.

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Rishabh Pant appointed as new captain of LSG

Cricketer Rishabh Pant | Photo: PTI

Cricketer Rishabh Pant at an event where he has been named as the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants for the upcoming IPL 2025, in Kolkata.

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Rishabh Pant appointed as new captain of LSG | Photo: PTI

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka with LSG captain for the IPL 2025 Rishabh Pant at an event, in Kolkata.

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Rishabh Pant appointed as new captain of LSG | Photo: PTI

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) mentor Zaheer Khan speaks at an event where cricketer Rishabh Pant has been named as the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants for the upcoming IPL 2025, in Kolkata.

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