In the lead-up to the IPL 2026 match between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), former England captain Michael Vaughan expressed dissatisfaction with Rishabh Pant's lack of clarity during the toss. When asked if he would open the batting, Pant responded ambiguously, stating, “We'll see,” which Vaughan deemed unacceptable for a captain. He emphasized that a leader must provide clear answers and direction at such critical moments. Pant's previous decision to open the batting alongside Mitchell Marsh had already raised eyebrows, especially after LSG's loss to the Delhi Capitals, where Pant scored just seven runs before being run out. Despite winning the toss and opting to bowl, which proved effective initially as Mohammed Shami took two early wickets, Vaughan's comments have sparked a debate about Pant's leadership qualities in the IPL.