IPL 2026: Call to Remove Rishabh Pant from Captaincy as Veterans Advise LSG Veteran cricketers Rohan Gavaskar and Manoj Tiwari have urged Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to immediately remove Rishabh Pant from his captaincy role, arguing that the pressure of leading the team is negatively impacting his batting performance. The recommendation comes amid a poor run of form for LSG under Pant’s leadership, with the team struggling to secure victories in the ongoing IPL 2026 season. Gavaskar and Tiwari emphasized that allowing Pant to focus solely on his role as a batsman could rejuvenate his performance and improve the team’s prospects. Pant’s captaincy has been marked by inconsistent results, with LSG managing only eight wins in 23 matches so far. The team currently sits at the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table, reflecting a lack of momentum. As a batsman, Pant has struggled to deliver under pressure, scoring 204 runs in nine matches at an average of 25.50 and a strike rate of 128.30. His performance has raised concerns about his ability to balance the dual responsibilities of leadership and batting, a challenge that experts believe is affecting his overall contribution to the team. Gavaskar highlighted the need for LSG to reassess Pant’s role, stating that the team should prioritize his batting skills over captaincy. He referenced a previous interview with Sanjiv Goenka, who had advocated for Pant to build a legacy as a long-term player for LSG, potentially spanning 10–15 years. However, Gavaskar acknowledged that some players require relief from pressure to perform at their best. He urged LSG to decide whether to retain Pant as captain or shift him to a purely batting role, emphasizing the importance of leveraging his talent without the added burden of leadership.#lucknow_super_giants #rishabh_pant #manoj_tiwari #rohan_gavaskar #aden_markram
Chief Justice Suryakant Honors Ramdhari Singh Dinkar’s Legacy at Memorial Lecture The Supreme Court Chief Justice Suryakant delivered a profound address at the eighth Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Memorial Lecture, emphasizing the intertwined roles of literature, justice, and social equality. The event, held under the patronage of the National Trust for Cultural Heritage and the Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Cultural Society, featured a tribute to the poet’s enduring legacy through his seminal work Rashmirathi. Justice Suryakant highlighted how Dinkar’s verses, such as “श्वानों को मिलते दूध वस्त्र, भूखे बालक अकुलाते हैं... मां की हड्डी से चिपक ठिठुर जाड़े की रात बिताते हैं,” capture the stark realities of human suffering and the moral imperative to address societal inequities. The lecture also celebrated the recipient of the Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Cultural Society Award, poet and singer Manoj Tiwari, whose contributions to preserving Dinkar’s literary heritage were acknowledged. Justice Suryakant reflected on the poet’s ability to blend lyrical beauty with unflinching social critique, noting that Dinkar’s work remains a timeless call to action against caste-based discrimination. He cited the line “जाति-जाति का शोर मचाते केवल कायर क्रूर” to underscore the need for courage and compassion in dismantling systemic injustices. The Chief Justice shared personal anecdotes, including his father’s influence in fostering a love for literature during his childhood.#ramdhari_singh_dinkar #supreme_court_chief_justice_suryakant #national_trust_for_cultural_heritage #ramdhari_singh_dinkar_cultural_society #manoj_tiwari
