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Former England Cricketer Doubts Rishabh Pant's Opening Role: 'Perhaps A Step Too Far'
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Ex-England Star Questions Rishabh Pant's Opening Role: 'Gone A Little Too Far'
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02-04-2026, 14:15
Ex-England Star Questions Rishabh Pant's Opening Role: 'Gone A Little Too Far'
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Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen questions Rishabh Pant's decision to open for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.
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Pant was run out bizarrely at the non-striker's end in the match against Delhi Capitals after promoting himself to open.
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Pietersen suggests Pant might be adding unnecessary pressure and is better suited for a different role in the lineup.
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Pant, IPL's most expensive player last year, scored 269 runs in 13 matches at an average of 24.45, with one century.
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Lucknow Super Giants lost their season opener, and Pant's batting position remains under scrutiny ahead of their next match.
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