Rishabh Pant got furious on the news related to RCB, said- this will not be the last time either

India and Delhi Capitals' star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been slammed for spreading fake news about the cricketer's interest in joining Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ahead of IPL 2025.

India and Delhi Capitals star wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant has slammed a social media user for spreading fake news about the cricketer's interest in joining Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ahead of IPL 2025. It rained heavily. According to the user, Pant was reportedly approached by their manager RCB seeking a leadership opportunity in the franchise ahead of IPL 2025. According to that social media post, RCB rejected his demand because Virat Kohli did not want Pant in the team.

Pant strongly refuted the report's claim and asked fans to avoid spreading fake news. It is noteworthy that Pant made a comeback to professional cricket this year by playing for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024 after a car accident on December 30, 2022.

Pant, while replying to the user on his official X account, wrote, “Fake news. Why do you people spread so much fake news on social media? Be sensible friends. Don't create an unbelievable atmosphere unnecessarily. This isn't the first time and won't be the last, but I had to tell you. Please always keep checking with your so called sources. Every day it is getting worse. Everything else is up to you guys. This is not just for you, this is for those who are spreading misinformation. take KARE

🚨 Rishabh Pant approached RCB 🚨

– Pant approached RCB through his manager earlier this week as he foresee a captaincy vacancy there but got declined by RCB’s management.

Virat doesn’t want Pant in RCB due to his Political Tactics in Indian team as well as in DC.

– RCB Source pic.twitter.com/B6KY2gj4gp

— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) September 26, 2024

It is noteworthy that Pant's performance in IPL 2024 was excellent, he scored 446 runs in 13 matches at an average of 40.54 and strike rate of 155.40. However, under his captaincy the team failed to qualify for the playoffs and could win only seven out of 14 matches.

Pant has been a part of Delhi Capitals since 2016 and is also the captain of the team since 2021. In his absence, David Warner took charge of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023.