Sun May 25 15:20:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Pant’s Paltry Performance: LSG May Cut Ties After Expensive IPL Flop**

**Lucknow, May 23, 2025 (2:42 PM IST)** – Rishabh Pant’s future with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is uncertain after a disappointing IPL 2025 season. The franchise shelled out a record-breaking Rs 27 crore for Pant in the mega auction, but the investment appears to have backfired.

Pant managed a paltry 151 runs throughout the season, his worst batting performance to date, as the team failed to secure a playoff spot, currently sitting at sixth place with 12 points.

While Pant’s gross IPL salary is Rs 27 crore, he will need to pay roughly Rs 11.48 crore in taxes, leaving him with an in-hand salary of Rs 15.52 crore. He could potentially save about Rs 1 crore by claiming deductions for travel, stay, and manager fees, bringing his in-hand salary up to Rs 16.47 crore.

Despite his hefty price tag, media reports speculate that LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka may not retain Pant for the IPL 2026 season, given his poor performance and the team’s failure to reach the playoffs.

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