Rishabh Pant's impressive cartwheel celebration after scoring his century against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2025 has created a stir on the internet. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain scored an unbeaten 118 runs off 61 balls, including 11 fours and 8 sixes, in a must-win match at Ekana Stadium on May 27, 2025. The spectacular backflip, the first he has done in a cricket context, represented his successful return to form and created a worldwide wave of excitement as fans, especially from Nigeria, began to perform their versions of the iconic backflip celebration.

Nigerian influencers, dressed in LSG jerseys, eagerly replicated Pant’s backflip, which represented his worldwide popularity. Clips of these excited fans, replicating the backflip celebration, began circulating all over the world, with many referring to Pant as a "Global Star". It was not just Pant’s quickfire century off 54 balls, the fastest by an LSG batsman, that quietened his critics, but he had now also reinforced his credentials as an entertainer by rallying thousands of fans in Nigeria, across the world, to wear LSG jerseys and celebrate his incredible backflip.

IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: PBKS vs MI Set for High-Stakes Clash at Narendra Modi Stadium

As the excitement builds, the focus shifts to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face the Mumbai Indians (MI) in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025. Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, Punjab Kings will be hoping to bounce back after losing in Qualifier 1 and are backed by in-form players like Josh Inglis and Prabhsimran Singh. The top-order firepower of PBKS could be a factor on what is sure to be a high-scoring pitch.

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Nigerians recreating Rishabh Pant's century celebration. ❤️🐐

- Global Star Rishabh Pant 🌟 pic.twitter.com/NlubSamEGF

— RP17 Gang™ (@RP17Gang) May 31, 2025

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The Mumbai Indians, who had star power including the big-hit players Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah, came into this contest with confidence after defeating the Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator match. The winner of this Qualifier 2 match will earn a place in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while the losing side will exit the tournament.

In a thrilling IPL 2025 game at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium, Rishabh Pant put on a masterclass by hitting an unbeaten 118 off 61 balls to set Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) a challenging total of 227/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The LSG captain received criticism for his inconsistent form this season but surely made up for it with an explosive innings, which included an amazing 11 fours and eight sixes. Pant hit a 54-ball century, only his second in IPL, which both helped LSG instill hope into a disappointing season and pressured RCB’s bowling depth.

Pant's celebration was almost as electric as his innings. Upon reaching the landmark, he pointed to the LSG badge, kissed his bat, and did a backflip that fired up the Ekana crowd. The animated celebration was intended to show the franchise that paid ₹27 crore for his services and also the Indian selectors a signal, as India has a full calendar coming up that includes a Test tour of England where he is vice captain. Along with Mitchell Marsh's 67 off 37, Pant's explosive innings set RCB a difficult task ahead.

RCB is currently 27/0 after 1.5 overs, with Virat Kohli and Phil Salt batting. After setting the lofty target of 228, RCB cannot afford to lose their next match since they need to win to make sure they stay in the top two and avoid the 50-50 Eliminator against Mumbai Indians. LSG has nothing to lose, and that is why they can have fun as they build a team for next year, and they have surely damaged RCB's chances by piling pressure on the RCB bowlers.

Pant’s Redemption

Pant's century brings his IPL 2025 tally to 359 runs in 14 matches, a 29.91 average, and a 152 strike rate. He is the second Indian wicketkeeper, after KL Rahul, to score two IPL centuries. Overall, his performance here today not only helped LSG show promise, but it will also be a warning to rivals that Pant's return to form means business as he prepares for the last phase of the season.

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For RCB, the pressure is on; they must overcome Pant’s heroics to keep their top-two hopes alive. This match underscores Pant’s ability to turn games single-handedly, leaving a lasting impact on IPL 2025.

The cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) is never short of talent. Right from its inception in 2008, all the way to the current 2025 season, the high-octane league has seen the birth of ground-breaking cricketing talent. Whilst there may be no shortage of talent, there are a few unfortunate souls who, despite their prolific stature and hefty price tags, fail to live up to the standards.

In this season alone, we have seen a few flop performances from some of the very best in the business. In this article, we showcase the top five high-profile cricketers who failed to live up to expectations in IPL 2025.

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Rishabh Pant (₹27 crore, Lucknow Super Giants)

Perhaps the most shocking disappointment of all was to see Rishab Pant from LSG falter big time this season. Last year, he was acquired by LSG for a whopping ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive purchase in the history of IPL. Many of his fans, including Sanjeeev Goenka, founder of LSG, had high hopes from him. But contrary to their assumptions, Pant failed to deliver big. As the most expensive player in IPL history, Pant's performance was underwhelming. Pant could only manage 106 runs in seven innings, with an awful average of 15.14 and a strike rate below 100, significantly below expectations. 

Venkatesh Iyer (₹23.75 crore, Kolkata Knight Riders)

Just like Pant, Venkatesh Iyer from KKR also etched his name in the record books by becoming the second-most expensive player in the IPL mega-auction last year. But as fate would have it, Iyer succumbed to the burden of his heavy price tag. In six innings, Iyer managed only 135 runs with a solitary fifty. His highest score was 52* in the 2024 final, but this season, his performances have been inconsistent and disappointing. His score of 7 against DC on April 29th marked his fourth single-digit score, whereas against GT in a must-win fixture, Iyer could only score 14 (19), failing to hit a boundary and struggling to rotate the strike. His inconsistency and lack of impact were major disappointments for KKR this season as the tall all-rounder struggled to justify his hefty price tag. 

Mohammed Shami (₹10 crore, Sunrisers Hyderabad)

The ace Indian speedster's performance has been another source of disappointment for the fans. Being acquired by SRH for a staggering ₹10 crore, Mohammed Shami's performance in IPL 2025 has significantly fallen short of expectations, causing concern among both fans and experts. As a member of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Shami's difficulties have been apparent throughout the season. Across nine matches, Shami could only muster six wickets under his tally, with an alarming economy rate of 11.23. His figures include a particularly dismal performance against Punjab Kings, where he conceded 75 runs in four overs—the most expensive bowling spell by an Indian in IPL history. Subsequently, he also went on to claim an unwanted record of having the second-highest bowling figures in IPL history.

Liam Livingstone (₹8.75 crore, Royal Challengers Bangalore)

England's Liam Livingstone serves as yet another example of how expensive buys can lead franchises to inevitable catastrophes. Although RCB has stormed into the playoffs in blazing fashion, Livingstone's paltry contribution both with the bat and the ball has caught the ire of many fans and cricketing pundits alike. Livingstone has managed only 87 runs in seven matches, averaging 17.40 with a strike rate of 127.94. His sole highlight was a half-century against the Gujarat Titans, but he failed to cross the 20-run mark in subsequent innings. Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary cited Livingstone's poor shot selection and lack of game awareness as the key reasons for his poor show this season. He noted that Livingstone has faced more than 10 deliveries in an innings only once this season, highlighting his inability to build and anchor the innings progressively.

Glenn Maxwell (₹4.2 crore, Royal Challengers Bangalore) 

Maxwell has been a serious contender across several IPL seasons in the past decade. But his performance in the ongoing IPL edition has been nothing short of disappointing. He has clearly had a season to forget, with only 48 runs in seven innings and four wickets at an economy rate of 8.46. His inability to contribute significantly with both bat and ball was a concern for RCB. Batting has surfaced as the primary source of concern for the Australian southpaw. He started his journey poorly this season by registering a golden duck against GT in the tournament opener, marking his 19th duck in the cash-rich league. And to further compound his woes, Maxwell suffered a fractured finger during training in early May, ruling him out for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season. This injury has ended a season that many had hoped would mark a resurgence for the 36-year-old all-rounder.

Legendary Indian opener Virender Sehwag recently picked the special Indian player who could be the crowd-puller in Test cricket like the former Indian captain Virat Kohli. 

Virat Kohli, who is now active only in the ODI format after retiring from the T20I and Test cricket, is known as a crowd-puller in modern-day cricket, including in Test cricket. Not only in Test cricket, while Kohli recently returned to Ranji Trophy last season, and more than 12000 people were present, which is completely unusual in Indian domestic cricket. 

It's Rishabh Pant: Virender Sehwag on Indian Test cricket crowd-puller

Virender Sehwag was himself a popular crowd-puller in Indian Test cricket, as his natural fearless batting in every format, including in Test cricket, was loved by every cricket fan. In a recent interview, Sehwag recently admitted that the wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, the new Indian Test vice-captain, is a crowd-puller in modern-day Test cricket. 

Sehwag told Cricbuzz, "After Virat Kohli, if there's one cricketer who can bring people to the stadium to watch Test cricket, it's Rishabh Pant."

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Rishabh Pant already recorded 4 away Test centuries

Rishabh Pant is truly a crowd-puller in Test cricket. His aggressive batting is an asset, along with his continuously growing wicket-keeping skills. Whether he is at home or away, Pant is always dangerous with his bat in Test cricket, as the opposition bowlers never feel comfortable when he is in the crease, just like we always saw the former Indian opener Sehwag. The left-handed batter has recorded six Test centuries, the joint most by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter, and 15 more half-centuries in 75 Test innings, including four away Test centuries and two home Test centuries.  

Pant is now the most expensive cricketer in IPL history, while Lucknow Super Giants won his bid in the IPL 2025 auction for INR 27 crore. He is the present captain of the IPL side, and it is just a picture of his value in cricket. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has now made it official: Shubman Gill has taken charge as the new captain of the Indian Test cricket team ahead of a five-match series against England. This is a momentous change in leadership, as the series will also mark the end of Rohit Sharma's prolific Test career. It also marks the start of India’s campaign in the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship, with the first Test scheduled to take place on June 20, 2025.

At only 25 years of age, Gill has been placed in the hot seat for one of the most difficult assignments in international cricket — a Test series in England. Although Gill has experience captaining the under-19 Indian side against England and the Indian T20I side and Gujarat Titans IPL side, this will be Gill's first time as a captain in Test cricket. The appointed vice-captain will be Rishabh Pant, who is a fearless batsman and is not afraid of playing overseas.

Aside from selecting the captain and vice-captain of the Test squad, the squad announcement signals a clear intent to expand a squad that balances veteran players with emerging players. The inclusion of Karun Nair (who hasn't played Test since 2017) and Sai Sudharsan shows that emerging talent alongside veteran players (like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja) shows that Indian cricket is preparing for a transitional period with an eye on long-term stability and performance.

A New Beginning Starts in the World Test Championship Cycle

India’s five-match Test series in England will be the first assignment for Gill as captain and will test his tactical mind in tough overseas conditions. The selection of the squad suggests that the selectors are willing to go with fresh faces while still keeping a core of match-winners. The bowling attack is new with Mohammed Shami out due to fitness concerns, and in his place are young pacers such as Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh. 

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The selected squad for the series is Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav. With a combination of youth and experience, India is expected to have innings stability with ample firepower to conquer English conditions.

Before their last match of the season, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) showed their true colors. Today (May 22), against Gujarat Titans (GT), one of the leading teams in this edition of the Indian Premier League, LSG batters showed their full potential and destroyed GT’s entire bowling attack like they were not even at the same level.

LSG, already out of the playoffs contention, stepped into Narendra Modi Stadium without anything in their bags to lose. Batters performed, swinging blades without any second opinion in mind, and the result was 235/2 in the 20-over limit.

Lucknow skipper Rishabh Pant has joined the team with a record-breaking fee from the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, but the India batter couldn’t justify the price tag with his talent. Pant’s off-form caused worries among Indian cricket fans as well, because after the conclusion of the ongoing IPL, Team India will fly to England for a 5-match Test series.

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Pant perfectly executed his trademark flick for a 6

The wicketkeeper-batter is known for his fearless approach during his batting, even in overseas conditions, but he will need enough confidence for executions. With the kind of form he has been going through in the IPL, Indian cricket fans have enough reasons to worry. But like his team (LSG), the captain also showed what he can do in his days.

Pant against Gujarat Titans played an impactful 6-ball cameo, where he got an unbeaten 16 with a 266.67 strike rate, powered by 2 maximums. The southpaw played his trademark no-look flick shot for an over-boundary, which will definitely provide him some much-needed confidence before their upcoming match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which will be the last game of the season for LSG.

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RP™️ 🚀pic.twitter.com/bGSm0jAvx5

— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) May 22, 2025

The IPL is known for creating superstars and delivering unforgettable performances, but every season also sees its share of underwhelming displays — especially from those expected to shine. IPL 2025 has been no different. While some players have risen to the occasion, a few big names have failed to live up to their billing, letting down fans and franchises alike. From misfiring batters to bowlers lacking impact, these players have struggled to find form, consistency, or match-winning influence. With the playoff race heating up, their poor performances have become glaring. Here's a look at the IPL 2025 Flop XI — a team composed of some of the biggest disappointments so far, proving that reputation alone doesn't guarantee success in the IPL arena;

Top Order

The openers for Flop XI will be Quinton De Kock and Rohit Sharma. Quinton de Kock has played 7 matches in IPL 2025, scoring 143 runs at an average of 23.83 and a strike rate of 137.50. His highest score is an unbeaten 97, and he has registered one half-century so far, hitting 9 fours and 11 sixes across his innings. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma has featured in 7 matches so far in IPL 2025 but has managed just one notable knock — an unbeaten 76*. With a total of 158 runs at an average of 26.33 and a strike rate of 154.90, his form has been underwhelming, despite his lone impactful innings. The number three spot will be of Rahul Tripathi has played 5 matches in IPL 2025, scoring just 55 runs at a disappointing average of 11.00 and a strike rate of 96.49. With a highest score of 23 and no major contributions, his form has been underwhelming, managing only 6 fours and 1 six across his outings.

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Middle Order and All-rounders

The number four spot will be taken by Venkatesh Iyer. Iyer was one of the most expensive picks in the IPL auction, but his performances so far haven’t lived up to the hype. In 8 matches, he has played 6 innings, scoring 135 runs at an average of 22.50 and a strike rate of 139.17. Despite one half-century, consistency is missing. The number five spot will be taken in by Nitish Kumar Reddy.  Reddy has failed to leave a strong impact in IPL 2025. In 7 games, he’s played 6 innings, scoring 131 runs at an average of 21.83 and a strike rate of 113.91. With a top score of just 32 and no half-centuries, consistency has been missing. The number six spot will be taken by Rishabh Pant. Pant was the most expensive player of IPL 2025 at ₹27 crores, has failed to justify his price tag. In 9 matches, he has scored just 106 runs across 8 innings, with a below-par average of 13.25 and a strike rate of 96.36. His only notable knock was a 63-run effort.

The number seven spot will be taken by Glenn Maxwell. Maxwell has had a forgettable IPL 2025 so far. In 6 matches, he’s batted in 5 innings and managed to score just 41 runs, averaging a disappointing 8.20 with a strike rate of 100.00. With no fifties and only one six to his name, the Aussie star has struggled for form. The number eighth will be taken in by Liam Livingstone. Livingstone, too, hasn’t delivered up to expectations. In 7 matches and 6 innings, he’s managed only 87 runs, averaging 17.40 with a strike rate of 127.94. Despite having a fifty to his name, his overall returns have been underwhelming for a player of his caliber.

Bowlers

Mohammed Shami has had a forgettable IPL 2025 so far. In 7 matches, he has bowled 24 overs, conceding 261 runs and picking up just 5 wickets. With a high average of 52.20 and an economy rate of 10.87, his best figures stand at 2/28. He's struggled to make any real impact this season. Matheesha Pathirana has been expensive and inconsistent in IPL 2025. In 6 matches, he has bowled 21.4 overs, conceding 226 runs while taking 7 wickets. With an average of 32.28 and an economy rate of 10.43, his best figures are 2/28. Despite flashes of brilliance, he's struggled to maintain control and impact. Ravichandran Ashwin has had a forgettable IPL 2025 so far. In 7 matches, he has bowled 24 overs, conceding 223 runs and picking up just 5 wickets. With a high bowling average of 44.60 and an economy rate of 9.29, his best figures this season are 2/48, reflecting his underwhelming form.

The BCCI has officially released the central contracts for the 2024–25 season, effective from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. These contracts are categorized into four distinct grades—A+, A, B, and C—based on a player’s consistency, performance, and overall value to the team across formats. This classification system helps identify top-tier talent and recognizes the importance of players in shaping India’s cricketing future.

Among the most significant highlights of the announcement are the shifts in player placements across the contract grades. Promotions, omissions, and surprising inclusions have sparked widespread discussions among fans and analysts. The list not only reflects current form but also hints at the selectors’ long-term vision. These changes are expected to influence team dynamics and individual player motivation moving forward into a crucial year of Indian cricket.

1. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan Return to Central Contracts

Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan are back on the BCCI’s central contracts after missing out last year because of a lack of commitment to domestic cricket, instead having chosen to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Iyer, who is the leading run-scorer in India's Champions Trophy-winning run, has been handed a Grade B contract with ₹ 3 crore in annual retainers. With the likes of Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik firmly setting themselves up as India's wicket-keepers, Kishan has been handed a Grade C contract worth ₹ 1 crore, quite rightly, in this author's opinion. Both players will now be pleased to have been rewarded in the BCCI's contracts, and again, as demonstrated by Iyer's example, will surely be further incentivized to better balance the potential commitments of the IPL vs. IPL.

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2. Rishabh Pant Promoted to Grade A

Due to Rishabh Pant’s continued success in all three formats of the game, he upgraded from a Grade B Contract to a Grade A Contract worth ₹ 5 crore in annual retainers. He now sits in category A with the likes of Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj. Pant’s aggressive batting and sharp glovework, especially after his remarkable recovery from a life-threatening car accident in 2022, have solidified his position as a key asset for India.

3. Elite Players Remain in Grade A+ 

The upper echelon remains the same, Grade A+, as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja are all still in Grade A+ at ₹7 crore a year. Bumrah is the only player in this group that plays all three formats, as Sharma, Kohli, and Jadeja are on a retirement spree following India's T20 World Cup victory in 2024. But the fact that they are retained highlights their undeniable role in Indian cricket. 

4. Introduction of New Faces in Grade C

The BCCI has included a few young talents in the central contracts, which included Dhruv Jurel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Abhishek Sharma. All of these players have impressed in their domestic circuits and the IPL, so each of them has a central contract at Grade C (₹1 crore). I view this as an important step forward for the BCCI, for all of these players have obtained their first contracts with the national board, and it shows India is investing in its players as it seeks to fill the talent pool with a healthy crop of players for the future. 

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5. Discontinuation of Fast-Bowling Contracts and Questions on A+ Relevance:

The BCCI has withdrawn its fast bowling contracts (not just Bumrah, but Akash Deep and Umran Malik, etc.), and Akash Deep is the only player in Grade C. There should be some concern over the depth of India's fast bowling stocks. Also, there is a discussion on the relevance of the A+ itself, with three of the four (Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja) no longer playing T20I's.

These talking points highlight the BCCI’s balance between rewarding established stars, reintegrating disciplined players, and investing in emerging talent while addressing structural questions about contract categories.

Punjab Kings played good cricket and won two wins in a row in IPL 2025, beating Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets at Ekana Stadium on Tuesday. This is the fourth time PBKS have started an IPL season with back-to-back victories. The win pushed them to second place in the points table after their earlier win against Gujarat Titans.

After the match, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka had a long chat with PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer, who played a match-winning knock, and Rishabh Pant, who had another tough day.

This game also saw a contest between two of the league’s most expensive players. LSG bought Rishab Pant for ₹27 crore, just ₹25 lakh more than Iyer, but he couldn’t make an impact. He managed only two runs off five balls, taking his total to just 17 runs from 26 balls in three matches so far.

Lucknow Supergiants ke Owner Sanjiv Goenka Shreyas Iyer se baat kr rahe hai.

Abhi koi faida nahi hai sir aap Rishabh Pant ko le kar bahut khus ho rahe the na 😆

Aaj fir pta nahi Captain ko kya bol rahe hai...!!!!😮‍💨😱😳 pic.twitter.com/o2XIOoFVCm

— Gurlabh Singh (@gurlabhsingh610) April 1, 2025

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Goenka was later seen having a serious conversation with Pant, similar to their chat after Lucknow’s earlier loss to Delhi Capitals. He appeared to be pointing his finger at Pant multiple times during the exchange. With this defeat, LSG has now lost two of their first three matches. They will hope to bounce back when they take on Mumbai Indians at home on Friday.

Speaking after the match, Pant admitted that LSG didn’t put up a big enough total. “We were 20-25 runs short, but that’s part of the game. We’re still figuring out the conditions at our home ground. Losing early wickets made things difficult, but everyone is giving their best. We planned for a slow wicket, and the slower balls were stopping a bit. We have to learn from this and move forward. There are a lot of positives, so I don’t want to say too much,” he said.

Everyone was looking at Rishabh Pant when he debuted for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025. Purchased for a record ₹27 crores, the expectations were high.

Things didn't turn out as expected.

Pant got out on a six-ball duck, and fans were left stunned and upset. It didn't take much time for people to react on Twitter (X).

Blind slogger sympathy merchant Rishabh Pant gone for 6 balls duck.

He had created a ecosystem which presented him as a big match winner and a great clutch player, media people & commentators even hyped him in T2OIs & ODIs.

Can't believe Goenka paid 27 crores for him & shame on… pic.twitter.com/PJMzI07FzF

— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) March 24, 2025

27 Crore Rishabh Pant Out For 6 Ball Duck In A Match Where LSG Is Scoring At 12 Runs Per Over and batsman like Mitchell Marsh is smashing starc for fun 😂😂🤣 pic.twitter.com/V8wbQMX4b0

— Kevin (@imkevin149) March 24, 2025

Real Selfless 🔥🔥
For money For Country pic.twitter.com/IVT2i8nISi

— Honest Rishabh Pant Fan (@PR_master_Pant) March 24, 2025

There is a reason why bcci choosed kl rahul over Pant 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/EbUKxIFL0k

— 卐💛 (@Mahirat_k_choda) March 24, 2025

Indian wicketkeepers in IPL so far:

•Ishan Kishan- 106(47)
•Dhruv Jurel- 70(35)
•Sanju Samson- 66(37)
•Rishabh Pant- 🦆(6) pic.twitter.com/7Q3MMUKVGk

— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) March 24, 2025

SCORED 1 and 0 in semis and finals of T20 world cup.
Served water in the champions trophy.
Now scored 6 balls duck.

Mr.X factor Rishabh pant, never ever compare him with KL RAHUL. pic.twitter.com/13FxgdHB6b

— KL BASIT (@klbasit1) March 24, 2025

Eat Five-Star do nothing ft. Rishabh Pant pic.twitter.com/tmYGDmwCox

— Absol (@AlasFinished) March 24, 2025

No context KD to Pant 😂 pic.twitter.com/NJ0a4ZKBBt

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 24, 2025

The Biggest Scam in IPL History: Rishabh Pant

- Hyped as an "X-Factor"
- Became IPL’s most expensive player (₹27 Cr)
- LSG owner replaced KL Rahul with him and kept glorifying him
- When it mattered most, he choked—0(6) pic.twitter.com/5RD9N1kl0P

— StarcyKKR (@StarcKKR) March 24, 2025

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Though some of the fans were angered, others still have faith that Pant will pull through in the forthcoming matches. It's only the first match but with a tag as expensive as that, pressure already starts. 

Let's wait and see how Pant replies in the next match.