‘Why such a big craze over Rishabh?’: Ex-IPL star baffled by Pant's Rs 27.5cr price tag
Rishabh Pant’s poor IPL season and record Rs 27. 50 crore price tag have drawn criticism after LSG missed the playoffs. Faf du Plessis questioned his lack of a clear T20 game plan and consistency, saying Pant has too many options and plays on the edge.
He also doubted the hype around Pant, citing his modest T20 numbers and underwhelming performances.
NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant’s performances and massive IPL price tag have come under scrutiny after a disappointing season last time, where he struggled for consistency as the team missed the playoffs. The wicketkeeper-batter, bought for a record Rs 27. 50 crore, is now being urged to rethink his approach as he aims for a comeback in India’s white-ball setup.
Speaking on Star Sports, former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis criticised Pant’s lack of a clear game plan, saying, “Even in his method in Test cricket, it looks all over the place. "But there must be something in his head that says this is the blueprint I want to play with in Test cricket. It’s the same in T20 cricket.
Just figuring out what your game plan looks like to give yourself the best chance of not being a 1 or 2 out of 10 player and instead be a 60 to 70% player, where you can have consistency. ” He added that Pant seems overwhelmed by too many shot options: “It boils down to him having too many options in his head. It feels like he can score a six off every ball… But you still need a method even for T20 batting… with Pant, you feel like he’s always on the edge.