For former Indian cricketer Srikanth, for the batting of Rishabh Pant, fiercely fought over Lucknow Super Giants coach Justin Langer. He questioned that when Pant is the captain of the team, why did he have to take permission for anyone for batting? Srikanth also questioned the role of team management and mentor Zaheer Khan. He said that sending the captain for the last two balls is beyond comprehension.
The controversy over the batting order of captain Rishabh Pant has not stopped since the Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals match in IPL 2025. Pant got only the last two balls in this match and could not even open the account.
On this decision, former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikanth has taken a dig at Lucknow coach Justin Langer and Team Management. In his YouTube show ‘Chiki Cheeka’, he asked, “Why should the captain take permission to bat? Does Langer not have a brain?”
Srikanth further said a scathing attack that if Pant was arguing with Zaheer Khan on the banks of the ground, it means that he himself wanted to bat quickly but was stopped. “Pant is the captain, what is the fear of him? Whatever he wants, he can take a decision.”
On this issue, Anil Kumble also reacted to Geosinema. He had said, “If Pant himself batted below to reduce the pressure, it was still late. The annoyance on her face was showing that the decision was not her.”
Although in the next match, Pant landed to bat at number 4 against Mumbai Indians, but this time too he could score only 4 runs on the second ball. In such a situation, Pant will have to return to matches soon so that his team remains in the play -off race. Currently, Filhal Lucknow is ranked 6th in 10 matches with 5 defeats and 5 wins.
