Rishabh Pant is struggling at the crease in IPL 2025. Cricket fans worry about Rishabh Pant’s career after his poor form. But Zaheer Khan has backed the wicketkeeper-batsman despite his poor form.
Rishabh Pant joined LSG for a whopping 27 crore at the auction. The price tag made him a star signing for the franchise. But his bat has remained silent throughout the tournament. He managed just 110 runs in 10 innings this season. His only decent knock was 63 against Chennai Super Kings. Otherwise, Rishabh Pant’s career stats this season look quite ordinary.
Against Mumbai Indians, Pant got out playing a poor shot at a score of four. This cheap dismissal saw LSG collapse to a 54-run thrashing. LSG now sits sixth on the points table after this defeat. Fans question whether Rishabh Pant’s career might be on the downslide.
Zaheer Khan Backs His Skipper
Zaheer Khan rubbishes claims that the price tag is affecting Pant’s batting. The LSG mentor feels Pant still adds massive value to the squad. Zaheer Khan applauds Pant’s field placements and bowling changes during matches.
“I wouldn’t relate it (INR27 crore price tag) to anything like that. He is a leader, and he has been fantastic as a leader; that’s something that I can vouch for” reckons Zaheer Khan. “As a leader, he is ticking all the boxes. As a batter, the middle order is dependent on Rishabh, and I am very confident that the impact that we want from him will come. It’s just about something clicking.”
The LSG mentor highlights how Pant reads the game brilliantly. Zaheer Khan expects Pant to middle the ball soon enough. He views the current patch as just bad batting luck.
Rishabh Pant’s career isn’t doomed according to the former pace spearhead. The LSG mentor confirms Pant remains their go-to match-winner for clutch situations.
The Comeback Trail
Many cricket pundits echo Zaheer Khan’s faith in Pant’s abilities. They believe batsmen often hit rough patches during long tournaments. Rishabh Pant’s career has weathered similar lean spells before too. Champion players always find ways to bounce back from bad form.
LSG needs Pant to start scoring big in upcoming matches. The business end of the tournament leaves no room for failure. Zaheer Khan keeps backing his captain to come good. The team management shows complete faith in their wicketkeeper-batsman.
Fans eagerly await Pant’s trademark slog sweeps and reverse scoops. His fearless batting approach makes him a crowd favorite on the grounds. With Zaheer Khan’s guidance, Pant might soon silence his critics with blazing knocks.
