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‘95 off 30 balls!’: Langer cites practice blitz to back ‘selfless’ Pant despite LSG defeat

Despite another loss in IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants coach Justin Langer backed captain Rishabh Pant, highlighting a recent practice innings of 95 off 30 balls as proof he's close to his best. Langer defended Pant's decision to bat lower in the order, calling it a selfless move

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‘95 off 30 balls!’: Langer cites practice blitz to back ‘selfless’ Pant despite LSG defeatDespite another loss in IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants coach Justin Langer backed captain Rishabh Pant, highlighting a recent practice innings of 95 off 30 balls as proof he's close to his best. Langer defended Pant's decision to bat lower in the order, calling it a selfless move
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