Rishabh Pant's High-Stakes IPL: Make or Break Season for LSG Skipper?

• Rishabh Pant faces a crucial IPL season, vital for his white-ball career and captaincy.
• Despite immense Test talent, Pant's white-ball performance has been inconsistent.
• Proposed opening for LSG with Pant and Markram could maximize powerplay and create a left-right combination.
• Pant's success as a batter is critical for his role as LSG skipper, with a strong batting lineup and experienced bowling coach Bharath Arun.
• With India's T20 and ODI teams in mind, Pant needs a strong IPL showing to secure his national team spot.