Iceland Cricket Creates "IPL 2025 Frauds And Scammers Team", Rishabh Pant Named Captain
IPL 2025 Frauds And Scammers Team: Rishabh Pant Named Captain in Iceland Cricket’s Viral Post
As the IPL 2025 season reaches its crucial phase, Iceland Cricket has created waves on social media by assembling a team of the tournament’s biggest underperformers. The viral post, featuring Rishabh Pant as captain, has sparked discussions about star players who have failed to justify their hefty price tags in the mega auction.
IPL 2025’s Unexpected Underperformers
The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League has seen several high-profile players struggle to make their mark. With teams like Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals already out of the top 4 race, the focus has shifted to individual performances that have fallen short of expectations.
Iceland Cricket’s Viral Team Selection
In a witty social media post that has gone viral, Iceland Cricket named their “IPL 2025 frauds and scammers team,” with Rishabh Pant leading the side. The team includes several star players who have failed to live up to their pre-tournament hype and price tags.
“On a rain day in Reyjavik, we give you our IPL 2025 frauds and scammers team: R Tripathi, R Ravindra, I Kishan, R Pant (c & wk), V Iyer, G Maxwell, L Livingstone, D Hooda, R Ashwin, M Pathirana, M Shami; No impact player: M Kumar.”
Rishabh Pant: The Biggest Disappointment
Rishabh Pant’s performance in IPL 2025 has been particularly concerning. The Lucknow Super Giants’ Rs 27 crore acquisition has managed an average of just over 12, failing to deliver a single match-winning performance for his franchise. His struggles have been emblematic of the broader issues faced by several high-profile players this season.
Other Notable Underperformers
The list of underperforming stars extends beyond Pant, including:
- Rahul Tripathi
- Rachin Ravindra
- Ishan Kishan
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Glenn Maxwell
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Mohammed Shami
Impact on Team Performance
These underperformances have had significant consequences for their respective teams. While Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, and Gujarat Titans remain in strong positions for playoff qualification, the struggles of key players have made the path to victory more challenging for their franchises.
Looking Ahead
As the tournament enters its final phase, these players have limited opportunities to turn their fortunes around. Their performances in the remaining matches could be crucial not just for their teams’ success, but also for their future IPL prospects and potential national team selections.
Published on May 6, 2025
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