Rishabh Pant has been subject to relentless criticism and trolling from all quarters throughout the Indian Premier League 2025 season.
The critics had their reasons to call out the southpaw, who, despite going Lucknow Super Giants for a whopping INR 27 crore, never really justified his price tag.
Until LSG's final game of the season, Pant had only 151 runs in his kitty in 13 matches and was partially responsible for his team's failure to make the IPL 2025 playoffs.
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However, the southpaw is now well and truly back in form as he played a fiery knock of 118 runs off 61 balls and helped LSG post 227 runs in 20 overs at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday.
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As soon as he completed his century, Pant put down his bat, opened his gloves and helmet, somersaulted on the ground, pulling out his special 'Spiderman' celebration.
It was as if the left-hand batter was sending out a message to his haters after months of facing harsh criticism.
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The stellar innings at the Ekana Stadium was also significant from the Indian national team's point of view. Pant will serve as India's vice-captain and deputy to Shubman Gill in the upcoming five-match Test series against England.
The hundred will help Pant regain his much-needed confidence ahead of an important season.