Journalist says LSG could release Pant as they feel ₹27 crore is too much, Pant responds

A journalist took to X and stated that LSG could release Rishabh Pant ahead of IPL 2026 as they feel ₹27 crore is too much. Pant responded, "I understand fake news gives more traction to content...but let’s not build everything around it." He added, "Little sense and credible news will help more rather making fake news with agenda...Let’s be responsible."