The Fall of LSG: A Cautionary Tale for Franchise Football The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a breeding ground for exciting cricket and crushing disappointments.
None are as stark as the 2026 season's collapse of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), which began with promise but turned into a year long exercise in frustration, exposing fundamental flaws that have left fans and analysts wondering how this team could go from near contender to cellar dweller.
The blame game is easy – Rishabh Pant's woes and the Indian core's frailties are often cited as primary culprits. However, it's clear that the problems run deeper than individual performances.