During the IPL 2025 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC), a video capturing an intense exchange between LSG captain Rishabh Pant and team mentor Zaheer Khan has gone viral. The incident occurred in the penultimate over of LSG’s innings, where Pant, visibly animated, was seen gesturing and conversing with Zaheer on the team bench.
Pant, who was slated to bat at number 7, entered the crease late in the innings and was dismissed for a duck by Mukesh Kumar on the final delivery. This batting order decision drew criticism from fans and cricket experts, including Anil Kumble and Suresh Raina, who speculated that Pant’s frustration stemmed from being sent in too late.
Post-match, Pant acknowledged that the team fell short of a competitive total, stating, “We knew we were 20 runs short.” With this loss, LSG’s performance in the tournament has come under scrutiny, and Pant’s leadership decisions are being closely examined.
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