Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant will have little room for error in a critical year as his side begins its IPL 2026 campaign against a well-rounded Delhi Capitals.

Mitchell Marsh has heaped praise on Rishabh Pant's leadership, saying the skipper's openness to suggestions has been a key factor behind the positive environment within the Lucknow Super Giants camp.

LSG will begin their campaign in IPL 2026 against Delhi Capitals at their home ground, Ekana Stadium on April 1.

Stakes are high for Rishabh Pant going into second season as LSG skipper with the franchise having shelled out a record Rs 27 crore for his services at the 2025 mega auction.

Australia are set to face a "forensic review" of their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign after the injury-ravaged team prematurely crashed out of the showpiece.

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh was on Wednesday forced to miss the team's opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup against Ireland after suffering a groin injury.

Mitchell Marsh is confident that his side's relatively inexperienced bowling attack will rise to the challenge in the absence of frontline pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood during the T20 World Cup.

Their recent form has been far from convincing and the loss of two lead pacers has only added to Australia's woes but the former champions will still start as overwhelming favourites in their T20 World Cup opener against Ireland.

It has been reported that Josh Hazlewood will miss the initial stages of the ICC T20 World Cup and will continue his rehabilitation in Sydney for his Achilles injury.

Mitchell Marsh is a player who gives explosive starts to Australia's innings and fulfils the need for a good captain in T20Is.