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LSG dismiss Pant price tag concerns after poor form

Lucknow Super Giants coach Bharat Arun has dismissed suggestions that Rishabh Pant's IPL 2026 struggles are related to his record Rs 27 crore price tag.

LSG coach Bharat Arun insisted that Pant's expensive purchase hasn't affected his mental state, saying 'It's just a question of one innings away from getting back his form.' Pant has scored just 189 runs in eight matches at an average of 27.00 with one fifty this season after shifting from opening to middle order. freshyourfeel.com

The captain's poor form has contributed to LSG losing six of their eight matches, leaving their playoff hopes hanging by the thread. Arun also discussed bowlers Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, and Mohsin Khan, noting Shami's clear mindset and confirming Yadav's full fitness.