In the Indian Premier League 2025, Rishabh Pant is really having a bad season. He is the most costly player ever, having been bought by Lucknow Super Giants for a mind-boggling Rs 27 crore in November last year. But now he has not delivered, scoring only 106 runs in 8 innings at an average of just 13.25.
The situation worsened for him when Delhi Capitals decided to bat Pant at 7 instead of his usual No. 4. Abdul Samad and David Miller went in before him, and he only batted with two balls to go. The decision surprised former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who questioned why Pant was made to sit down. “He did not appear too happy about it,” Harbhajan added.
Harbhajan said on his YouTube channel, “Why is Rishabh Pant batting at No. 7? I don’t get it. This raises the question: Was it the team management’s decision, or did he himself opt for it? He looked angry and upset. He is normally a very respectful guy and how do you put a guy at No. 7 when he is down? Your captain! That sits very wrong with me. How will a team win if their captain is unhappy?”
