Rishabh Pant Laments Injury Woes as Lucknow Super Giants Exit IPL Playoffs
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant expressed frustration over the impact of injuries on his team's performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL), following their elimination from the playoffs after a loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Pant highlighted the absence of key players like Mohsin Khan and Mayank Yadav, and his own struggles with form, as major setbacks for the team. Despite the disappointment, Pant emphasized taking pride in their efforts and focusing on the positives from the season.
Key Points
Lucknow Super Giants were eliminated from the IPL playoffs after losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Injuries to key players like Mohsin Khan and Mayank Yadav significantly impacted Lucknow's performance.
Rishabh Pant, the team's captain, struggled with his batting form, scoring only 135 runs in 12 matches.
Pant emphasized the team's decision not to focus on injuries but acknowledged the difficulty in compensating for the gaps.
Despite the setbacks, Pant expressed pride in the team's efforts and chose to focus on the positives of the season.
Other teams like Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings have already qualified for the playoffs, with Mumbai Indians or Delhi Capitals set to join them.
