New Delhi: Ritha PantThe struggles as captain of Lucknow Supergiants continue after yet another heavy defeat, this time against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Super League. LSG failed to catch up with 156 points, worsening their five-game losing streak this season. Their home record is even worse, having lost eight games in a row under Pant since last year. LSG have lost 14 of their last 22 matches under Pant’s leadership.former indian batsman Wasim Jaffer Believe that a change in leadership can help turn the team around. he suggested Aiden Markram Should take over the captaincy and even set the preferred batting order for the team.
Pant’s struggles in the captaincy also reflected in his batting. Since last season, he has scored just 458 runs in 21 innings and hit just three half-centuries. Even in the most recent game, his 42 points were not enough to lead the team home.Jaffer feels Pant’s natural attacking ability has been affected by the extra responsibility. “I feel a player like Rishabh Pant should be played purely as a player. When you release him and tell him to go out on his own and win games, you bring out the best in him. Don’t put the burden of captaincy on him. I think Aiden Markram is a better captain,” Jaffer said on his YouTube channel. “He’s been very successful with South Africa, he’s mentally strong, very composed and I think he can bring out the best in other players. But it doesn’t look like it’s going to really happen. It’s just my suggestion but if I was there, that’s what I would do.”Jaffer also didn’t hesitate when assessing the team’s overall performance.“LSG look completely out of place right now and it’s hard to even know what to expect from them. If I were in that dugout, the first thing I would do is give Aiden Markram the captaincy… That would be my front seven and I would follow that batting order,” he said.
