New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants Mentor Zaheer Khan has supported Rishabh Pant’s leadership qualities, even Star Batter continues to struggle for runs in IPL 2025, saying that it is only a matter of time before he searches for his batting touch again.
The most expensive purchase in the history of IPL for Rs 27 crore, Pants have scored only 110 runs out of 10 matches, including scores of six points. On Sunday, he fell for four, while a reverse sweep attempt against part -time spinner Will Jack at LSG’s 54 -run Mumbai Indians.
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However, Zaheer dismissed the suggestions that the tag of heavy price had put pressure on the pants. “I will not related it to anything in this way. He is a leader and he has been fantastic as a leader, it’s something I can promise,” Zaheer said after the defeat at the Wankhede Stadium.
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“As a leader, he is ticking all boxes. As a batsman, the middle order depends on Rishabh and I am confident that the effect we want will come. It’s just about doing some clicks,” he said.
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Zaheer insisted that Pant’s positive and optimistic attitude will help him to remove the recession. He said, “What happened in the last game is gone. He is very optimistic and positive. It continues with that mentality,” he said.
Confirming the central role of the pants, Zaheer said, “We have identified Rishabh as the leader who is going to take this team forward. There is no doubt.”
With five wins and five necklaces, LSG ranks sixth on the table and face a significant one week break before taking over Punjab Kings in Dharamasala. “It is about re -organized, rejuvenating and finding that spark,” Zaheer said, urged his team to escape based on a net run rate in the playoff race.
