'Sanjiv Goenka motivational talk loading': Fans troll LSG captain Rishabh Pant after his yet another flop show with bat in IPL 2025
Rishabh Pant's disappointing performance, scoring only 2 runs off 9 balls, has sparked criticism from fans, who are questioning his hefty price tag of Rs 27 crore and his status as the most expensive player of the season. Some fans are even joking that LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka might regret his investment.
IPL 2025: Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium today (April 1). Both teams, coming off wins in their previous matches, were expected to post big scores, with fans particularly hoping for a strong showing from LSG at their home ground. However, a disappointing start with the bat, particularly from captain Rishabh Pant, seemingly dampened those expectations.
Pant once again failed to make an impact, managing just 2 runs off 9 balls before being dismissed by Glenn Maxwell of PBKS in the 5th over. As the most expensive player of the season, he has struggled to find his form, delivering underwhelming performances in all three of LSG's games so far.
Rishabh Pant¡¯s dry run shows no signs of ending
Rishabh Pant's ongoing struggles with the bat have sparked widespread criticism, with fans labeling him the "most overrated player" and mocking his hefty Rs 27 crore price tag. Social media is flooded with jokes about his performance, and many are jokingly suggesting that LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka might need to step in for a pep talk if his form doesn't improve.
'Most overrated player': Fans slam Rishabh Pant
On social media, particularly on X, fans questioned the hype surrounding Pant, with one user writing, ¡°Except for those few Test matches, I just don¡¯t get the hype around Rishabh Pant. Mediocre player at best.¡±
Except those few test matches. I can¡¯t get the hype around Rishab Pant.
¡ª Dr Wajahat. MD (@oncologycorner) April 1, 2025
Mediocre player at best.
Another user criticised the wicketkeeper-batsman, calling him ¡°the biggest fraud in the history of cricket¡±.
Rishab pant is the most overrated player i have ever seen?
¡ª sangamesh p (@SangameshGP1) April 1, 2025
A third user commented, ¡°Rishabh Pant hatewatch doesn¡¯t even hit anymore. He¡¯s way too bad; it¡¯s starting to feel a bit sympathetic.¡±
Rishab Pant hatewatch doesn't even hit anymore
¡ª ? (@Mick3yola) April 1, 2025
Hes way too bad, like you start feeling lowkey sympathetic
A fourth added, ¡°The biggest RCB mistake would¡¯ve been splurging on Rishabh Pant. I¡¯m glad that didn¡¯t happen. He might score 800 runs every season, but I still can¡¯t rate him in T20s.¡±
The biggest RCB fuckup ever would've been breaking out bank to buy Rishab Pant. I'm glad it hasn't happened. He might score 800 runs every season but still I somehow don't at all rate him in T20s.
¡ª Rogue Prince (@dragonking_04) April 1, 2025
"If Rishabh Pant doesn¡¯t perform in the coming matches, don¡¯t be surprised if Marwari Goenka gives him 2 crores and says goodbye," one sarcastic user wrote.
if rishab pant didn't perform in coming matches , don't be surprised if marwari goenka givr him 2crores and say good bye
¡ª Krish Sharma (@KrishMadhotra) April 1, 2025
Meanwhile, Several users took jabs at the cricketer, joking that LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka must be regretting his hefty investment, while others questioned how he earned the title of the costliest player in the league without any solid performance to back it up.
Sanjiv Goenka watching Rishabh Pant pic.twitter.com/7TCKghlIAs
¡ª ICT Fan (@Delphy06) April 1, 2025
Sanjiv Goenka with Rishabh pant in dressing room:#LSGvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/FxlNgLO179
¡ª Kartik? (@KaiseAanaHuaaa) April 1, 2025
Today I am with Sanjiv Goenka. He has all the rights to get mad against Rishabh Pant . 27 crores wasted#LSGvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/toasTkClwu
¡ª ?Che_?????????? (@ChekrishnaCk) April 1, 2025
Sanjiv Goenka thrashed KL Rahul on live tv for not perfoming as per expectations, though he took new LSG to playoffs in 1st two seasons.
¡ª Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) April 1, 2025
KL Rahul in T20s is 100 times bigger player than Pant, Goenka must be regretting for disrespecting him.pic.twitter.com/8TZPG54y6M
Another Sanjiv Goenka Motivational Talk loading... ? pic.twitter.com/4iSoStufj5
¡ª Veer (@pullxshot) April 1, 2025
For those who may not be aware, Sanjiv Goenka is known for his intense pep talks. Last season, his alleged heated exchange with former LSG captain KL Rahul became quite the viral moment. Just last week, he was also spotted having a serious conversation with Rishabh Pant following their heartbreaking one-wicket loss to Delhi.
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