Aiden Markram has brushed aside speculation over the possibility of leading Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2027, saying the franchise has several capable leadership options following Rishabh Pant’s departure.
Pant was recently traded back to Delhi Capitals after being removed as LSG captain following the 2026 IPL season, prompting questions over who could take charge next year.
Markram, however, said he has not given the prospect much thought.
“I’ve got no idea,” Markram was quoted as saying by Cricinfo after being quizzed over the prospect of captaining LSG in next IPL season. “They can decide whatever they think is best. There’s 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.”
Markram is currently busy with The Hundred where he is leading Manchester Super Giants.
The South African says he’s enjoying his maiden stint in the competition.
“It comes with its challenges, but it’s been awesome,” he said. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. It obviously helps a lot to have guys like Jos (Buttler) around. He’s helped me quite a bit.
“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. But good fun, great comp, great standard as well, so I’m thoroughly enjoying it.”
After managing 67 runs in his first four innings for MSG, Markram showed some form with his first evert half-century against MI London on Sunday.
“I’ve struggled, but tonight was a bit better,” he said. “The wicket was obviously good, and when you come across a good wicket and you’re maybe struggling for runs, you get a bit excited, so I was quite keen for tonight. (It was) a pity to get out in the moment that I did. It felt like an evening where you could get a really big one for the side and I was quite disappointed to get out when I did, but nice to find a little bit of rhythm and flow and hopefully I can run with that now.”
