After yet another disappointing outing, scoring just 18 runs off 17 balls against Punjab Kings in a huge 237-run chase, Pant’s season has reached a worrying low. So far, the left-handed batter has scored only 128 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of just 99.22.
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The former Indian opener feels Pant should take some time to watch his own past performances, especially from successful IPL seasons. Furthermore, he has noted that even small changes in a player’s routine or mindset can have a big impact on performance. Sehwag even mentioned how he went through similar struggles in his career and used this method to regain his rhythm.
I remember back in 2006/07 when I was struggling with runs, I was dropped from the Indian team, and then Rahul Dravid told me to go back and check my routine from the days when I used to score runs. Sometimes when there are disturbances in the routine, it affects the runs.”
Virender Sehwag urges Rishabh Pant to call MS Dhoni for guidance amid IPL 2025 struggles
The cricket pundit also suggested the LSG captain give a call to his mentor and idol, MS Dhoni, to clear his mind and regain confidence, as a conversation with the legendary cricketer can be helpful both emotionally and mentally amid the IPL 2025 woes.
During the same discussion, former South African cricketer Shaun Pollock said that he is really confused by Pant’s poor form in the ongoing IPL 2025. He suggested that Pant might be feeling isolated at Lucknow Super Giants due to the absence of his Indian teammates.
'Is he the kind of guy who is more of a homeboy'
He signed off by saying, “I am wondering what explanations you will give. Is he the kind of guy who is more of a homeboy and is missing the company of his fellow Indian players? I'm just trying to pluck on theories, because he is affected and is not his normal self.”
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