Lucknow confirm Pant as captain for 2025 IPL

India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been named Lucknow Super Giants captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League.

Pant, 27, became the most expensive player in IPL history when he was signed by LSG at last year's auction for 27 crore (£2.54m).

He had previously played for Delhi Capitals since 2016, including three seasons as captain.

Pant returned to cricket in last year's IPL after a 14-month injury lay-off because of a serious car accident. He was also part of the India side that won the 2024 T20 World Cup.

The 2025 IPL is expected to begin in late March.