Pant’s Struggles with Lucknow: Price Tag The Pressure? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G
Rishabh Pant's 2024 IPL season has been anything but smooth, marked by poor individual performances and a turbulent run for the Lucknow franchise. After being the highest-paid cricketer in this year’s auction at $3.2 million, Pant’s struggles have become emblematic of the franchise’s unpredictable season. In this story, we delve into the pressure of being the most expensive player in IPL history, the expectations that come with the hefty price tag, and the challenges of leading a team that is under intense scrutiny. We explore the history of high-priced players faltering under pressure, and how Pant, despite overcoming personal challenges, might need more than just individual skills to turn his season around.
