The wk-batter Rishabh Pant had an underwhelming performance in the IPL 2025 season with his new franchise, Lucknow Super Giants, who purchased him for a record-breaking price of INR 27 crore in the mega auction.
He has amassed 135 runs in 12 matches with an average of 12.27 and even failed to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs.
In the midst of this, a journalist posted on X, “Breaking News: LSG Most Likely To Release Rishabh Pant Ahead Of IPL 2026. LSG Management Feels 27 Crore Is Too Much.”
Pant has reacted strongly to the observation. “I understand fake News gives more traction To content but let’s not built everything around it. Little sense and credible news will help more rather making fake news with agenda. Thanks have a good day. Let’s be responsible and sensible what we put out on social media,” Pant said in response to the post.
I understand fake News gives more traction To content but let’s not built everything around it . Little sense and credible news will help more rather making fake news with agenda . Thanks have a good day . Let’s be responsible and sensible what we put out on social media 🇮🇳🙏🏻
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) May 22, 2025
Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka had big expectations from his franchise, especially after he managed to bring a marquee player like Rishabh Pant to the team.
Depite possessing a batting unite comprising of top players like Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant, David Miller etc.. the franchise couldn’t couldn’t finish in the last hour.
LSG had a glimpse of hope reaching the knockouts but the defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday. As the chatter around the franchise’s future plans, especially with regards to skipper Rishabh Pant, social media floods, owner Sanjiv Goenka poured his heart out highlighting the learning from the campaign.
“It’s been a challenging second half of the season, but there’s much to take heart in. The spirit, the effort, and the moments of excellence give us a lot to build on. Two games remain. Let’s play with pride and finish strong. #LSGvsSRH,” Sanjiv Goenka wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
