Cricket
Lucknow Super Giants are struggling in IPL 2026 with four straight losses. Their poor form has hurt their ranking and revealed big problems in the team.
A former KKR batter claimed the LSG captain may not have full control, hinting at hidden power struggles in the team.
He said LSG has the players to chase big scores, but their performance was disappointing. He pointed out Pant’s poor shot selection and said coaches should remind him to play orthodox shots when batting up the order.
He said Pant keeps playing risky shots early and isn’t being corrected. He feels coaches like Langer, Moody, Williamson, and Klusener have no control over the captain, who does whatever he wants.
Tiwary said coaches should guide batters on smart shot selection. If Pant keeps getting out playing risky shots, tough talks are needed or the team will keep losing.
After losses, captains get blamed first. But if he isn’t really in charge, is that criticism fair?
LSG must fix their internal problems soon, or their IPL 2026 season could slip away.