Rishabh Pant apologises to fans, Arjun Tendulkar debuts for LSG

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• Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant apologised to the franchise's fans ahead of their final game of the Indian Premier League 2026 season on Sunday, May 24. LSG, who once again endured a difficult campaign in the tournament, are languishing at the bottom of the points table with just four wins in 13 matches.
• Speaking at the toss before their clash against Punjab Kings at the Ekana Stadium, Pant admitted that the season had been tough on both the players and the supporters.
• The wicketkeeper-batter thanked fans from across Uttar Pradesh for continuing to back the side despite their struggles and promised that the team would return stronger next season.
• Read Full Story "See, everyone knows it has been a tough season for us.
• But there has been a lot of learning for us as a team and as individuals.