Fri Apr 04 15:28:12 UTC 2025: ## Lucknow Super Giants Captain Rishabh Pant Struggles in IPL 2025, Facing Heavy Criticism

**Lucknow, India** – Rishabh Pant, the most expensive player in IPL history, is facing intense scrutiny after a disastrous start to IPL 2025. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain has managed a paltry 19 runs in four matches, including three single-digit scores. His latest failure came against Mumbai Indians on Friday, where he was dismissed for two runs.

Social media has been awash with criticism, with many labeling Pant a “fraud.” His poor batting performance, coupled with underwhelming captaincy, has led to widespread disappointment among fans.

Despite the criticism, LSG mentor Zaheer Khan expressed his support for Pant, emphasizing the team’s commitment to backing their captain. Khan acknowledged the pressure on Pant but expressed confidence in his ability to turn things around both as a batsman and a leader.

However, Khan did not shy away from criticizing the Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch after LSG’s heavy defeat to Punjab Kings. He pointed out the lack of home-ground advantage, suggesting the pitch conditions favored the visiting team. He expressed his hope that the pitch would be improved for future matches to avoid disappointing home fans. LSG lost to Punjab Kings by eight wickets, despite Prabhsimran Singh’s impressive 69 runs for the opposition. The team will look to rebound from this disappointing start to the season.

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