Rishabh Pant stepped down as Lucknow Super Giants skipper after a tumultuous season in IPL 2026, which saw them finish last on the points table. After being signed for a substantial INR 27.00 crore fee in the 2025 Mega Auction, LSG have seen 7th-place and 10th-place finishes under the wicketkeeper-batter.
His future at the franchise has become a significant talking point, but keeping that aside, his decision to step down has opened up a vacancy in the team. They have a squad filled with experienced options, which would allow them to look inwards rather than towards the auction table for the 2027 season.
Here are 3 potential replacements for Rishabh Pant as LSG captain ahead of IPL 2027
3. Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh has been the Super Ginats’ most prolific batter in the past two seasons, recording over 500 runs in both 2025 and 2026. The Australian all-rounder has been playing as a pure batter but has been one of their most important players. He scored 627 runs in 2025 and 563 runs in 2026, both at strike rates of 163, with nine half-centuries and two centuries in that span.
Speaking of leadership experience, Marsh has been the designated deputy for Pat Cummins in ODIs and is the skipper of Australia’s T20 team. He was appointed vice-captain of the ODI team for the 2023 World Cup and has filled in for Cummins in his absence.
