IPL 2025: What is the solution to Rishabh Pant's struggles?

Rishabh Pant, known for his explosive batting and match-winning abilities, has endured a tough time in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. The Lucknow Super Giants captain has struggled to find form, failing to play any impactful innings so far. His lean patch has not gone unnoticed, and questions are now being raised about his technique and mental approach at the crease. Amidst this slump, former India cricketer and seasoned coach Yograj Singh has stepped forward with a sharp assessment. According to the 67-year-old, Pant's struggles stem from a couple of easily fixable technical flaws in his batting. Yograj, who has worked with some of the brightest young talents in Indian cricket—including Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and his son Yuvraj Singh—believes the solution is simple and would take no more than five minutes to implement.

IPL 2025: Can Rishabh Pant finally move away from his struggles?

He insists that with just a bit of targeted correction and focused practice, Pant can rediscover his rhythm and return to peak form. Yograj remains confident that the left-hander’s natural talent hasn’t diminished, and that once the minor issues are addressed, Pant will be “back to his best in no time,” ready to lead from the front and post big scores again.

"Rishabh Pant's problem can be fixed in just five minutes. His head isn't steady, and his left shoulder is opening up too much. With a bit of focused correction, he'll be back to his best in no time," said former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh in a recent interview. 

Rishabh Pant’s return to competitive cricket in IPL 2025 has been far from ideal. Signed by the Lucknow Super Giants for a whopping ₹27 crore in the mega auction, much was expected from the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter. However, he has failed to live up to the hype, enduring a dismal run of form throughout the season. In 12 matches so far, Pant has managed to score just 135 runs, a figure that falls significantly short of expectations for a player of his caliber and price tag.

His struggles continued in the recent clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he was dismissed cheaply for 7 runs off just 6 deliveries. It was yet another failure in a string of underwhelming performances that have put both his place in the side and his leadership under scrutiny. A closer look at his last ten innings paints a worrying picture: 2, 2, DNB, 21, 63, 3, 0, 4, 8, and 7. Aside from a lone half-century, Pant has been unable to build or anchor innings. His modes of dismissal—often involving loose shots and poor shot selection—have only added to the frustration. As LSG head into the business end of the tournament, Pant’s form remains one of their biggest concerns.

Rishabh Pant, once considered one of the most dynamic wicketkeeper-batters in world cricket, has faced a turbulent IPL 2025 season. After being released by the Delhi Capitals following IPL 2024, Pant became the most sought-after player in the mega auction. The Lucknow Super Giants secured his services for a staggering ₹27 crore, making him the costliest buy of the season. Expectations were sky-high, but Pant has struggled to deliver performances befitting his price tag, with inconsistent batting displays and a lack of impactful contributions.

The 27-year-old’s career has seen dramatic highs and lows. After cementing his place in the Indian team across all formats with match-winning performances and an aggressive brand of cricket, Pant’s journey took a heartbreaking turn when he suffered a near-fatal car accident in late 2022. The injury sidelined him for over a year, casting doubts over his cricketing future. However, he made a remarkable comeback in 2024, returning to both the IPL and international cricket. Despite that inspiring return, things have gone off-track in IPL 2025. His poor run of form with the bat has raised concerns, especially given the responsibility he carries as captain. Pant now faces mounting pressure to rediscover his form and justify the investment made in him.