LSG Captain Rishabh Pant's Vocal Leadership Shines in Return to India Captaincy
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant made a positive return to high-level leadership, captaining India on Day 1 of the second Test against South Africa. Pant’s energetic and vocal presence behind the stumps became a major highlight, setting an active and motivating tone for the Indian bowlers.
Viral stump-mic moments captured Pant’s constant encouragement, offering a glimpse into the dynamic captaincy style that LSG fans have come to appreciate. This outing marks a significant step in his return to full match fitness and leadership duties, demonstrating his mental strength and commitment to the game.
Despite South Africa reaching 247/6 at stumps, Pant's active role in field placements and motivating his bowlers, particularly Kuldeep Yadav, showed a balance of instinct and calmness, confirming his readiness to lead both the national side and the Super Giants in the upcoming IPL season.
IPL 2025 Highest Individual Scores Leaders | Batting Rankings
Leading highest individual scores scorers in IPL 2025 (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)
| Rank | Player | Team | highest-scorers |
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| #1 | SRH | 141 | |
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“Rishabh Pant captained India on Day 1 of the second Test, his vocal encouragement from behind the stumps becoming a highlight. Viral stump-mic moments captured his active role in motivating bowlers and setting the tone.”
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