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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)<\/strong> captain Rishabh Pant<\/strong><\/a> grabbed headlines after an emotional post-match interview following LSG\u2019s crushing defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR)<\/strong> in IPL 2026<\/strong>. The wicketkeeper-batter unexpectedly dropped an F-bomb during the presentation ceremony while defending his struggling side, and the clip instantly went viral across social media platforms.<\/p>\n LSG\u2019s latest defeat marked their ninth loss of the season and further deepened their misery at the bottom of the points table. The franchise, which had already endured a disappointing 2025 campaign with a seventh-place finish, has slipped even further this year under mounting pressure.<\/p>\n Pant\u2019s candid remark came during a conversation with commentator Ian Bishop<\/strong> after the game in Jaipur. Asked about the morale inside the camp despite poor results, the LSG skipper passionately defended his teammates and their abilities.<\/p>\n While speaking about the team\u2019s confidence and belief, Pant became emotional and ended his response with a line that immediately caught fans\u2019 attention online.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are proud as a team regardless of what our situation is right now. The kind of team we have, we know we can win this. Regardless of anything, we are confident enough as a team and as individuals. It hasn\u2019t gone our way, and everyone knows that, but that doesn\u2019t take away the fact that we are a fu****g good team,\u201d<\/em> said Pant at post-match chat.<\/p>\n The statement quickly spread across social media, with fans reacting to Pant\u2019s frustration and honesty after another painful defeat. Many supporters sympathised with the captain, who has endured a difficult season both personally and professionally.<\/p>\n Rishab Pant after the match \u2013<\/p>\n “We are a fucking good team” <\/p>\n Man has lost his mind\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude06 pic.twitter.com\/CoLeH90m5N<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tahir (@Tahir571122) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Also WATCH: IPL 2026 \u2013 Yash Raj Punja castles Josh Inglis with a beauty during RR vs LSG clash<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n IPL 2026 has been far from ideal for Pant. Apart from LSG\u2019s struggles on the field, the left-handed batter has also faced criticism over his batting form and tactical decisions as captain. Matters became even tougher after India\u2019s recent squad announcement for the Afghanistan series, where Pant was removed as vice-captain of the Test side and omitted from the ODI squad.<\/p>\n The pressure surrounding Pant has visibly increased over the last few weeks, and his emotional response after the Jaipur defeat reflected the frustration building within the LSG camp. Despite flashes of brilliance throughout the season, Lucknow have repeatedly failed to close out games. Their latest outing followed a similar pattern.<\/p>\nRishabh Pant uses \u2018F\u2019 bomb after LSG suffers defeat against Rajasthan Royals<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Tough season continues for Pant and LSG<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Rajasthan Royals pull off stunning chase<\/strong><\/h2>\n