OMG! IPL’s Most Expensive Player Rishabh Pant Serving Water in Champions Trophy – Fans in Shock!
Despite being IPL 2025’s most expensive player, Rishabh Pant is not in India’s playing XI for the ICC Champions Trophy. Instead, he has been seen carrying drinks for teammates, sparking a heated debate among fans.
Highlights:
✅ India’s dominant performance in Champions Trophy 2025
✅ Rishabh Pant benched for first two matches
✅ Seen serving water and carrying bags for teammates
✅ Pant was bought for a record-breaking ₹27 crore in IPL 2025 auction
Pant Benched While Team India Shines
The Indian cricket team has been in red-hot form, securing victories against Bangladesh and Pakistan to seal a semi-final spot in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
However, star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has not yet found a place in the playing XI. Instead, he was seen carrying drinks and kits for teammates, despite being the costliest IPL player ever.
Why is Rishabh Pant Not Playing?
Before the tournament, India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir made it clear that KL Rahul would be the first-choice wicketkeeper.
🗣️ Gambhir’s Statement:
"KL Rahul has done nothing wrong to be dropped. His wicketkeeping and batting have been solid, so he remains our first-choice keeper."
This has left Pant waiting for his chance, despite his explosive batting and X-factor potential.
Pant’s IPL 2025 Auction Record
💰 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bought Rishabh Pant for a staggering ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history.
🏏 LSG even appointed him as captain for the upcoming season.
👕 After spending nine years with Delhi Capitals, Pant decided to enter the mega auction and landed a record deal.
Pant Seen Carrying Water – Video Goes Viral
During the India vs Pakistan and India vs Bangladesh matches, Pant was seen carrying water bottles onto the field.
📹 A video of him carrying a black bag filled with water bottles has gone viral on social media.
IPL's costliest player services in the Indian team that's Rishabh Pant for you. pic.twitter.com/hYN17oqdx9
— cricFusion Aashi (@cricket_x_Ashi) February 24, 2025
💬 Fans React:
🔹 "27 crore ka player water boy ban gaya!"
🔹 "Gautam Gambhir should give Pant a chance!"
🔹 "This is disrespectful to a match-winner like Pant!"
Will Pant Get a Chance in the Semi-Finals?
With India already in the semi-finals, there is speculation that Pant might finally get his opportunity. However, it remains to be seen if team management will make any changes.
Should Pant replace KL Rahul in the playing XI? 🤔
Tell us your thoughts in the comments below! 👇🔥