In what has stirred the IPL hearsay mill, studies surfaced claiming that Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) are contemplating releasing Rishabh Pant after the conclusion of IPL 2025. The unverified report, which has no official backing, acknowledged that the franchise believes the INR 27 crore price ticket for the star wicketkeeper-batter was extreme given his underwhelming efficiency this season. Because the whispers grew louder on social media, followers have been left questioning whether or not Pant’s high-profile change to LSG would finish after only one season.
Rishabh Pant opens up on the rumours concerning his future with LSG
Pant didn’t waste time in addressing the hypothesis. Taking to social media platform X (previously Twitter), the LSG skipper issued a pointy rebuke of the claims, calling them baseless and deceptive.
“I perceive pretend information offers extra traction to content material however let’s not construct all the things round it. Little sense and credible information will assist extra moderately than making pretend information with agenda. Thanks, have an excellent day. Let’s be accountable and wise with what we put out on social media,” wrote Pant.
I perceive pretend Information offers extra traction To content material however let’s not constructed all the things round it . Little sense and credible information will assist extra moderately making pretend information with agenda . Thanks have an excellent day . Let’s be accountable and wise what we put out on social media 🇮🇳🙏🏻
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) May 22, 2025
Whereas the assertion made it clear that he stays dedicated to LSG, his kind on the sphere has instructed a special story. Pant has struggled to seek out rhythm with the bat in IPL 2025, managing simply 151 runs from 13 matches. His strike price of 107 and a median of 13.73 rank among the many lowest for a captain this season, elevating legitimate considerations over his impression on the high stage.
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LSG get the higher of GT in high-scoring conflict
The Tremendous Giants got here out on high in a high-scoring encounter in opposition to Gujarat Titans. Aussie icon Mitchell Marsh was the star of the present with a sensational century (117), powering LSG to a towering complete of 235/2. He was properly supported by Nicholas Pooran, who chipped in with a quickfire 56 off simply 27 deliveries.
In reply, Gujarat Titans put up a spirited battle however might solely muster 202/9, falling quick by 33 runs. Shahrukh Khan top-scored for GT with a gritty 57. With the ball, William O’Rourke impressed by taking three wickets, whereas Avesh Khan and Ayush Badoni picked up two apiece to seal the win for LSG.
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