Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has advised Rishabh Pant to re-evaluate his T20 cricket approach following a disappointing IPL season where he scored only 135 runs in 12 matches as Lucknow Super Giants captain, after being acquired from the Delhi Capitals for Rs 27 crore.
Lucknow Super Giants were eliminated from playoff contention after losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday night.
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The season was particularly significant for Pant as he is not a regular in India's T20 team and needed to prove himself. "Success might teach you a few things. Failures, however, truly change your mindset - and often for good. He isn't a regular in the Indian T20 side, so this season was crucial. A chance to make a mark, to build a strong unit," Chopra told JioHotstar.
"It hasn't gone that way. His own form has been inconsistent - another lesson in itself. Does he stick to this approach in T20s or adapt? When you're in a bad patch, it feels like nothing works. The nights seem longer, the days even more so. That's when you learn - and bounce back. This has been a nightmare. The good thing about nightmares is that you eventually wake up."
Former India pacer Varun Aaron shared similar views about Pant's performance, noting his tentative approach throughout the season. "LSG were relying on him, especially in the middle order. Except Marsh, nobody really scored. Pant looked tentative from the start and never really got going this season. It's a sign of a player out of form," Aaron said.
"A prime Pant would've launched that shot into the stands. Today, he chipped it straight to the bowler. He's a quality player and will wake up. He just needs to adjust his approach slightly. This year, he hasn't scored behind square - bowlers aren't letting him play those shots..."
Lucknow Super Giants have two remaining matches in the league stage, facing Gujarat Titans on May 22 and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 27.
Lucknow Super Giants were eliminated from playoff contention after losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday night.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
The season was particularly significant for Pant as he is not a regular in India's T20 team and needed to prove himself. "Success might teach you a few things. Failures, however, truly change your mindset - and often for good. He isn't a regular in the Indian T20 side, so this season was crucial. A chance to make a mark, to build a strong unit," Chopra told JioHotstar.
"It hasn't gone that way. His own form has been inconsistent - another lesson in itself. Does he stick to this approach in T20s or adapt? When you're in a bad patch, it feels like nothing works. The nights seem longer, the days even more so. That's when you learn - and bounce back. This has been a nightmare. The good thing about nightmares is that you eventually wake up."
With two matches to go, Rishabh Pant is on course for his worst #IPL season. On Monday, LSG's return on investment dipped further#IPL2025 https://t.co/Y2CPEYmIHk
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Former India pacer Varun Aaron shared similar views about Pant's performance, noting his tentative approach throughout the season. "LSG were relying on him, especially in the middle order. Except Marsh, nobody really scored. Pant looked tentative from the start and never really got going this season. It's a sign of a player out of form," Aaron said.
"A prime Pant would've launched that shot into the stands. Today, he chipped it straight to the bowler. He's a quality player and will wake up. He just needs to adjust his approach slightly. This year, he hasn't scored behind square - bowlers aren't letting him play those shots..."
Lucknow Super Giants have two remaining matches in the league stage, facing Gujarat Titans on May 22 and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 27.
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