Rishabh Pant’s struggles at the bat have sparked outrage among fans. The LSG captain has managed a meager 19 runs in four matches.
To put that into perspective, Pant was bought by the Lucknow franchise for a whopping 27 crore rupees. That’s roughly 1.92 crore rupees per match. So far, he’s earned around 7.68 crore rupees this season.
Is Pant worth the price tag?
During the recent match against Mumbai, Pant was dismissed for just 2 runs. The camera caught Sanjiv Goenka’s reaction – a mix of amusement and frustration.
Pant’s performance has been underwhelming, to say the least. Meanwhile, players like Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, and Aiden Markram have shouldered the batting responsibilities for LSG.
Fans are slamming Pant on social media, calling him a “fraud” for underperforming.
A fan tweeted a photo of Sanjiv Goenka laughing at Pant’s dismissal, saying he’s being “robbed” by the player’s poor performance.
KL Rahul, another player, is also facing meme attacks after his previous season’s controversy with Sanjiv Goenka went viral.
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The Lucknow Super Giants’ dismal performance can be attributed to Pant’s lackluster batting. With a price tag of 27 crore rupees, the pressure is mounting on him to deliver. As the season progresses, it remains to be seen whether Pant can turn his fortunes around and justify his hefty price tag.
Some stats:
- Pant’s current season earnings: 7.68 crore rupees
- Per match earnings: 1.92 crore rupees
- Total runs scored in four matches: 19 runs
The LSG fans are eagerly waiting for their captain to step up and lead the team to victory. Will Pant be able to silence his critics and prove his worth? Only time will tell.