Rishabh Pant has been named captain of the Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2025 after being acquired for a record Rs 27 crore. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra praised Pant's impact, highlighting his significant role in shaping the team. The leadership group includes Zaheer Khan and RPSG chairman Sanjiv Goenka, with an all-Indian bowling attack adding to the challenge.
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