Rishabh Pant attacks Journalist over fake news on LSG throwing him OUT

Rishabh Pant has finally responded to the fake news that Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are releasing him ahead of IPL 2026. The fake news also added that LSG management feels 27 crore to Pant is very much in the IPL.

Rishabh Pant’s poor form raised questions on his T20 career, and some fans are targeting him that LSG co-owner Sanjiv Goenka will release him before the next season.

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Rishabh Pant responds

Rishabh Pant slammed Journalist Vaibhav Bhola from News24 Sports, who mentioned the ill facts on social media. Pant stated that fake news with an agenda won’t help anyone other than their own agenda, and insisted that journalists should post credible news that will help more fans.

“I understand fake News gives more traction To content but let’s not built everything around it . Little sense and credible news will help more rather making fake news with agenda . Thanks have a good day . Let’s be responsible and sensible what we put out on social media,” Pant wrote on X.

Watch the post here:

I understand fake News gives more traction To content but let’s not built everything around it . Little sense and credible news will help more rather making fake news with agenda . Thanks have a good day . Let’s be responsible and sensible what we put out on social media 🇮🇳🙏🏻

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) May 22, 2025

Rishabh Pant fails as skipper

Rishabh Pant didn’t feel the captaincy pressure, and the 27-crore price tag at the same time might be the reason for his underperformance.

Pant just scored 135 runs in 12 matches with a strike rate of just 100. Pant’s average is the lowest compared to other IPL captains, as his average is just 12.27 in this season.

LSG were knocked out of the IPL 2025 by their poor performances in the clutch moments of the game. But Pant was looking confident after a pathetic season with the bat.

Speaking ahead of the encounter, Pant shared insights into the team's mental approach. “Generally the thought process was, we're going to look at the positive side instead of thinking about the negative. And that's how the mindset works. That's how we want to build our processes around the team—that instead of looking at the negative side, let's look at the positive and embrace it,” Pant stated.

Will Rishabh Pant finish IPL 2025 on a solid note?

Rishabh Pant has only two opportunities left in IPL 2025, and Pant will be looking to make the most of the opportunities. LSG will take on the Gujarat Titans at the batting paradise pitch in Ahmedabad on May 22.

Pant and Co. will play their final league stage game on May 27 in their home ground against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

After the IPL 2025 season, Pant will be preparing hard for the Test series against England in England starting from June 20.