Rishabh Pant was made the new captain of Lucknow in TATA IPL.

 Rishabh Pant, unveiled as the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants on Monday in Kolkata, is determined to establish himself as a players' skipper. In the complex world of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises and private ownership, this might seem like a lofty target, but Pant remains clear and resolute. He is also unfazed by how others perceive his leadership style - calm, cool, aggressive or dynamic. Tags, he says, will not worry him.

I will focus on ensuring that our players are comfortable with me and my communication style. I want to keep constant communication with them, as it will be a key part of my captaincy," Pant explained. He was in conversation with select media personnel in Kolkata on Monday.

I aim to be seen as someone who genuinely cares about the players and strives to bring out the best in them." And on the field? "The team's philosophy will revolve around a never-say-die attitude. Regardless of the match situation, we will always try to win and see how the match progresses. That will be the mindset." He has also expressed satisfaction with the LSG management that have put together a team for the season through auction in Jeddah, in November. "There is a good mix of experience and youth," he remarked.

Pant's engagement with the LSG management has revolved around approach as a captain. "So far the conversations have been about the ways to take this team forward. Mostly the thought process is to move ahead. We will have more conversations going forward and closer to the IPL but as for now our approach will be to win." In three years since its existence, LSG have reached the play-offs twice.