Rishabh Pant Responds to Rumors of Release from Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants Eliminated from IPL 2025
The Lucknow Super Giants faced elimination from the 2025 Indian Premier League after a 6-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 19. They are set to compete against the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad today. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant took to social media to address a user who he accused of disseminating false information.
"Breaking News: LSG Most Likely To Release Rishabh Pant Ahead Of IPL 2026. LSG Management Feels 27 Crore Is Too Much."
Breaking News :
— Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳 (@VibhuBhola) May 21, 2025
LSG Most Likely To Release Rishabh Pant Ahead Of IPL 2026.
LSG Management Feels 27 Crore Is Too Much. pic.twitter.com/fql3nSu7bK
Vaibhav Bhola, who claims to be a deputy sports editor, suggested that the franchise might consider releasing Pant after the 2026 season due to his hefty salary of INR 27 crore.
In response to Bhola's claims, Rishabh urged the user to be more responsible and to share credible news instead of misleading the public. He stated:
"I understand fake news gives more traction to content, but let’s not build everything around it. A little sense and credible news will help more rather than spreading fake news with an agenda. Thanks, have a good day. Let’s be responsible and sensible about what we put out on social media."
I understand fake news gives more traction to content but let’s not build everything around it. Little sense and credible news will help more rather than making fake news with an agenda. Thanks, have a good day. Let’s be responsible and sensible about what we put out on social media 🇮🇳🙏🏻
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) May 22, 2025
Rishabh Pant is making a comeback in this IPL season after recovering from an accident in 2022. In 2025, he became the highest-paid cricketer in IPL history when LSG acquired him for INR 27 crore. However, he has struggled this season, scoring only 135 runs in 12 matches with an average of 12.27.