The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are facing mounting pressure regarding their captain, Rishabh Pant, following a disappointing start to the IPL 2026 season. With only two wins from nine matches, the team currently occupies the last position in the points table. Former Indian cricketers Manoj Tiwary and Rohan Gavaskar have both suggested that the burden of captaincy is negatively impacting Pant's individual performance. Pant has managed to score 204 runs in nine innings at a below-par strike rate of 128.30. Gavaskar emphasized that the pressure of leading a struggling team could be alleviating Pant's batting capabilities, urging LSG to consider allowing him to focus solely on his batting. Tiwary echoed this sentiment, stating that the team is missing out on Pant's potential as a top-class batter due to the pressures associated with captaincy. Both experts believe that a decision should be made regarding Pant's future as captain for the next season, prioritizing the team's overall performance.