Rishabh Pant’s Indian Premier League season has been a disaster. The 27-crore-rupee man has scored just 151 runs in 13 matches. His captaincy has also been under fire as the Lucknow Super Giants are out of playoff contention. Now, Yuvraj Singh’s father, Yograj Singh, has made a bold statement, saying he can fix Pant’s flaws in just five minutes.
Yograj told IANS that Pant’s problem can be solved quickly. “His head is not still, and his left shoulder is too open,” he said. “With a little adjustment, Pant will be back to his best.” Pant has struggled all season, scoring only 48 runs in his last six innings. His highest score this season is 63, against the Chennai Super Kings.
Pant’s strike rate has been around 100, which is considered poor in T20 cricket. Despite this, there were rumors that the Lucknow Super Giants had fired him, but Pant denied these rumors on social media. The Indian Test team is also looking for a new captain, and Pant’s name was in the running, but some reports say Shubman Gill might get the job instead.
Yograj believes a small tweak can get Pant back on track. “Just a few minutes of correction, and he’ll be fine,” he said. Pant needs to turn his season around, and fast. With his team out of the playoffs, he has nothing to lose. Maybe Yograj’s advice can help him find his form again.
Stats don’t lie
- Pant has scored 151 runs in 13 matches
- His highest score this season is 63
- He has a strike rate of around 100
Pant’s poor performance has raised questions about his captaincy and his spot on the team. But Yograj thinks he can fix it all in just five minutes. We’ll see if Pant takes his advice and turns his season around.