Rishabh Pant steps down as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, with the franchise accepting his request immediately. According to a franchise media release, Pant approaches the owners with the request to be relieved of leadership duties, and the team responds by respectfully accepting it. The Times of India reports that Pant initiates the decision himself and that the franchise thanks him for his contributions while stating it is now focused on rebuilding. The reports note that this move follows Pant’s earlier transfer to LSG, described as a record-breaking ₹27 crore acquisition. The Hindu similarly attributes the leadership change to Pant’s request, quoting franchise representative Moody as saying that the request is accepted. Across the two outlets, the key details align: Pant makes the request, the franchise accepts it without delay, and the team signals a transition period as it looks ahead.