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Rishabh Pant has paid price for Lucknow Super Giants' poor show in IPL 2026 after Ajit Agarkar and the selection committee sacked him from vice-captaincy for the IND vs AFG One-off test. Pant led India in Gill's absence in the humiliating home series loss to South Africa, and given his lack of runs, KL Rahul has now replaced him in the row. Pant has also lost his spot in the ODI set up.

Rishabh Pant has paid price for Lucknow Super Giants' poor show in IPL 2026 after Ajit Agarkar and the selection committee sacked him from vice-captaincy for the IND vs AFG One-off test. Pant led India in Gill's absence in the humiliating home series loss to South Africa, and given his lack of runs, KL Rahul has now replaced him in the row. Pant has also lost his spot in the ODI set up.

Rishabh Pant-led LSG are at the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table at the time of the squad announcement. Pant's own batting form has suffered, with the left-hander scoring a mere 251 runs in 12 games this season. While Pant remains a key member of India's Test setup due to his match-winning ability and aggressive style of play, selectors appear to have opted for a more experienced hand in the vice-captaincy role.

Kl Rahul, who has previously led India in Test cricket, has been preferred the as the deputy to Shubman Gill. The veteran opener has been in fine form across all formats, and is enjoying another 500+ season in the IPL 2026. Jasprit Bumrah was rested for the series, meaning he was not in contention for the vice-captaincy position.

Ishan Kishan replaces Pant in ODIs