Wasim Jaffer says Rishabh Pant needs to relax and breathe

Rishabh Pant is feeling the heat in IPL 2026 after scoring just 15 runs. Wasim Jaffer thinks Pant's under so much pressure that he needs to relax to find his rhythm. Jaffer even suggested Aiden Markram as a better captain, saying the team should stop crumbling under pressure like a cookie and let the players breathe a little.

Quick rundown

1.Rishabh Pant's batting woes continue in IPL 2026.

2.Wasim Jaffer suggests Pant is under too much pressure.

3.Aiden Markram could be a better captain for LSG.

4.Media pressure on players can backfire, according to Jaffer.

5.Patience from team owners is crucial for player performance.

Wasim Jaffer calls out pressure on Rishabh Pant after LSG loss
Wasim Jaffer calls out pressure on Rishabh Pant after LSG loss
Yo, Wasim Jaffer’s droppin’ knowledge on Rishabh Pant, sayin’ that pressure from LSG’s owner got him feelin’ all kinds of ways. With just 204 runs in nine matches, he ain't shinin’ like he could. Jaffer thinks Aiden Markram should be captaining this crew while Pant’s feelin’ the heat. Next up, they gotta face RCB on May 7, so let’s see if they can turn it around, ya dig?
08:05 am on Tuesday, 5 May, 2026
Wasim Jaffer ka Rishabh Pant se captaincy badalne ka naya plan
Wasim Jaffer ka Rishabh Pant se captaincy badalne ka naya plan
Former Indian cricket star Wasim Jaffer ne Lucknow Super Giants ke liye ek naya plan diya hai! Unhone kaha hai ki Rishabh Pant ko captaincy se azad karna chahiye, taaki woh sirf batting par dhyan de sake. Aiden Markram ko captain banane se team ko nayi umang mil sakti hai, kyunki LSG abhi ninth position par hai aur chaar matches ki haar se pareshan hai!
11:55 am on Sunday, 26 April, 2026
Rohan Gavaskar: Time for LSG to Release Rishabh Pant's Captaincy
Rohan Gavaskar: Time for LSG to Release Rishabh Pant's Captaincy
Listen up, folks! Rohan Gavaskar just hit the nail on the head: Rishabh Pant needs to hand over the captaincy to save his batting from crashing harder than a malfunctioning suit. The Lucknow Super Giants are floundering at the bottom of the IPL 2026 table, and if they don’t switch gears soon, they’ll be playing a never-ending game of playoff hide and seek.
05:57 am on Tuesday, 5 May, 2026
Manoj Tiwary Calls Out LSG Coaches Over Rishabh Pant's Struggles
Manoj Tiwary Calls Out LSG Coaches Over Rishabh Pant's Struggles
Yo, listen up! Former cricketer Manoj Tiwary is throwing shade at the LSG coaching squad for letting Rishabh Pant go rogue! Dude flopped with a three-ball duck, and now LSG is in a downward spiral, sitting at ninth place like it’s a sad TikTok trend. Tiwary’s like, ‘Coaches, where’s the game plan?’ Someone needs to step in before they lose again! It’s a chaotic vibe, fam!
04:45 am on Thursday, 23 April, 2026
Rishabh Pant's Batting Dilemma: Where's His Template, Buddy?
Rishabh Pant's Batting Dilemma: Where's His Template, Buddy?
So, like, Saba Karim, the former wicketkeeper, says Rishabh Pant, captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, is kinda flailing in white-ball cricket. He got out quicker than a pizza delivery, scoring a three-ball duck! Come on, Rishabh, find your swing, buddy! You’re the star, shine bright! LSG’s got your back, just gotta find that groove!
07:25 am on Thursday, 23 April, 2026

Series

View All

Cricket