Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant faced accusations of faking an injury during the IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Fans noticed a pattern from a previous incident in the T20 World Cup final where Pant used a similar tactic to disrupt the opposition’s momentum. Despite Nicholas Pooran’s stellar performance, Kolkata seemed to be comfortably chasing down Lucknow’s target until Pant’s alleged injury break in the 13th over. This delay coincided with Shardul Thakur’s crucial wicket of Ajinkya Rahane, turning the tide in Lucknow’s favor. Pant later admitted to using such tactics in high-pressure situations to shift momentum in his team’s favor. Despite social media backlash, Pant maintained that his back injury was genuine and that he was fine after the match. Lucknow’s upcoming matches against Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will be played at their home ground.
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