LSG faced backlash after promoting Rishabh Pant as an opener, breaking the proven Marsh-Markram pair in IPL 2026 against DC. Pant's run-out triggered a batting collapse. Fans reacted sharply, with one saying, "Why fix something that's working?" Another added, "Pant could've batted No.3." One chipped in, "Poor strategy by LSG!" Another noted, "Marsh-Markram should never be separated!"