IPL 2025: "Rishabh Pant has our 100% support" Nicholas Pooran backs new Lucknow Super Giants captain

Rishabh Pant will lead Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025.

Nicholas Pooran has expressed support for new Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Pant was roped in by the franchise for a whopping price INR 27 crores at the IPL 2025 mega auction. He will replace KL Rahul as the leader of the franchise after the Super Giants released him earlier.

Pant had a fantastic IPL 2024, scoring 446 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 156. However, his leadership was questioned as the Delhi Capitals finished sixth in the league and failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Rishabh Pant has our 100% support” Nicholas Pooran backs new Lucknow Super Giants captain

Speaking to IANS about Pant’s appointment as captain, LSG wicket-keeper batter Pooran, who was retained for a hefty sum of INR 21 crores, expressed full confidence in the captain, stating that there is a “fresh air” around it.

Pooran said, “Yeah, again, there’s a better, fresh air. He comes with his package his experiences, on his skill and talent, and we looking forward to see how he goes. He has our support 100% both on and off the field. Actions speak louder than words so let’s see how it goes.“

The explosive West Indies batter added that the franchise has a balanced team and a strong chance in the IPL this year.

He added, “We have a good chance, we’ve a really balanced team (with) experienced and youth (players). We’re looking forward to leading with the experienced players.“

Pooran was retained by LSG before the mega auction for INR 21 crores. The southpaw had a fantastic IPL 2024 with the bat, scoring 499 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 178.

LSG will start their IPL 2025 campaign against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Monday, March 24, in Visakhapatnam. The franchise recently received a massive boost with Mitchell Marsh cleared to participate in the tournament as a specialist batsman.

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