Rishabh Pant begins specialized training with Yuvraj Singh ahead of IPL 2026 Rishabh Pant, the India wicketkeeper-batsman and captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, is undergoing targeted training sessions under the guidance of former India captain Yuvraj Singh ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League. The sessions, conducted at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai, aim to help Pant regain his form and revive his white-ball career after a challenging IPL 2025 campaign. Pant’s performance in the 2025 tournament was his lowest return since his debut season in 2016. He scored 269 runs in 14 matches, with a highest score of 118 not out and a strike rate of 133.16. Despite a late century that improved his numbers, his overall campaign was underwhelming for a player known for his explosive batting. His struggles contributed to the Lucknow Super Giants finishing seventh in the IPL 2025 standings. Pant, who is the second-choice wicketkeeper-batsman in India’s ODI squad after KL Rahul, has sought Yuvraj Singh’s mentorship to address his form. A source close to the situation told The Times of India that Pant trained with Yuvraj for three to four days at the Cricket Club of India before joining LSG’s camp in Chennai. The training is part of Pant’s efforts to rebuild his confidence and adapt to the demands of the IPL ahead of the 2026 season. Yuvraj Singh, a 2011 World Cup hero, has a history of mentoring young talent. Players like Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Prabhsimran Singh have benefited from his guidance, with several achieving success in international cricket. Yuvraj also trained Sanju Samson, India’s T20 World Cup hero, in the past. His involvement with Pant underscores the importance of his expertise in shaping the careers of emerging cricketers.#ipl_2026 #lucknow_super_giants #yuvraj_singh #rishabh_pant #cricket_club_of_india
