After a disappointing loss to the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) coach Justin Langer held a press conference addressing the team's struggles. LSG sits at the bottom of the points table with only two wins in eight matches. A significant focus was on captain Rishabh Pant, who has faced criticism for his batting decisions, including promoting Josh Inglis to open and moving himself down the order. Despite scoring only 15 runs, Langer highlighted Pant's selfless decision to allow Nicholas Pooran to bat at number three, which initially paid off as Pooran scored an impressive 63 runs off 21 balls. Langer noted that Pant's earlier performance in a practice match, where he scored 95 runs off approximately 30-40 balls, showcased his capabilities. When questioned about the pressure of Pant's record ₹27 crore (roughly $3.2 million USD) price tag, Langer dismissed the notion that it affects Pant's performance, emphasizing the challenges of leadership and the pressure it entails. He expressed confidence in Pant's abilities and his potential to help the team secure victories in upcoming matches.