IPL 2027: Aiden Markram speaks about prospect of leading Lucknow Super Giants

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South Africa’s batsman Aiden Markram said that he has not thought about the prospect of leading Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027.

He said that LSG’s squad consists of some good leaders and he is not “too fussed” about the captaincy.

“I’ve got no idea. They can decide whatever they think is best. There are some quality leaders in that group that we have there, so I’m not too fussed about it. Whoever gets it, I’m sure will take it on and do a good job, but the thoughts haven’t been there just yet,” he said according to Cricinfo.

Earlier, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant stepped down as Super Giants’ captain after the side finished at the bottom of the points table in the concluded IPL 2026. Later, the left-handed batsman was traded to Delhi Capitals (DC) in exchange for star spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

The Delhi-based franchise acquired Pant’s services for Rs 15 crore. Earlier, Lucknow had brought him for Rs 27 crore, which was the highest-ever in the history of the tournament.

The Lucknow-based franchise is yet to name the new skipper. With this, Markram emerges as a strong option, considering his experience in leading South Africa in the shortest format of the game.

He then spoke about his experience of featuring in the shorter format (The Hundred) and the challenge of facing 10 balls from one end.

“It’s obviously much quicker, and still the idea of 10 balls from one side [is a challenge]. You sometimes think you’ve snuck five in, and you remember there’s still another five to the short side, or whatever it might be,” he said.

“But good fun, great comp, great standard as well, so I’m thoroughly enjoying it,” added the 31-year-old cricketer.

Indian Premier League (IPL): Aiden Markram’s statistics for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

He joined Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 2 crore ahead of the 2025 IPL season and scored 445 runs. He was retained by the franchise for the 2026 season, continuing as a key top-order batter and opener. In the 2026 IPL season, Markram scored 231 runs in 12 matches for LSG.

(With ANI Inputs)

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