A dramatic incident unfolded during a live YouTube session when sports anchor Pankaj lost his composure and smashed a television set in frustration over Rishabh Pant’s underwhelming performance in the IPL 2025 match between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Pant, who had previously recorded a six-ball duck against the Delhi Capitals, once again failed to deliver, scoring only 15 runs off 15 balls before being dismissed. With LSG in a favorable position to win, Pankaj’s anger reached a boiling point as he criticized Pant’s batting and questioned his leadership abilities during a live discussion on Sports Tak. His outburst included throwing an object at the TV screen, showcasing his disappointment with the captain’s performance.
Social Media Reaction
The incident quickly gained traction on social media, with clips of Pankaj’s explosive reaction going viral within minutes. Fans found humor in the situation, sharing memes and comments that highlighted the absurdity of the anchor’s actions.
Many viewers expressed their frustration with Pant’s performance, echoing Pankaj’s sentiments. The incident also sparked discussions about the declining viewership of Sports Tak, which had seen a significant drop from around 60,000 live viewers just a few months ago to barely 10,000.
This decline was attributed to the anchor’s disgraceful behavior, prompting questions about accountability from veteran sports journalist Vikrant Gupta, who was present during the discussion. The incident became a talking point, with fans questioning the professionalism of sports commentary in light of such outbursts.
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It wasn’t too long ago—just 2-3 months back—that Sports Tak used to have 60k live viewers even after a match had ended. And look at the state of things today—barely 10k watching!& they engage in such disgraceful actions.@vikrantgupta73 sir will you take responsibility for this? pic.twitter.com/Cdhtlrdr2A
— Dr. Choudhary (@choudhary8487) March 27, 2025
Kalesh b/w TV and Journalist over Rishabh Pant (This man got angry on Rishab pant and broke the TV at sports tak)
— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) March 27, 2025
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This man angery at Rishab pant and broke the TV at sports tak 😭😭😭 waa bhai pic.twitter.com/o0EVuDgSvO
— Yash (@Staid_99) March 27, 2025
There was a discussion going on on Sports Tak about yesterday's match, Vikrant Gupta was also sitting in that discussion, then
— Sainidan. Ratnu. .Nationalist Hindu. (@Sainidan1) March 28, 2025
A person sitting there was discussing about Rishabh Pant,
That person got angry at Rishabh Pant and he got up and hit the TV behind him with something… pic.twitter.com/hvw5rJs7LK
Match Outcome and Pant’s Response
Despite Pant’s disappointing innings, LSG managed to secure a five-wicket victory over SRH, with Pant later describing the win as a “big relief.” He emphasized the importance of maintaining a balanced perspective, regardless of the match outcome.
In his post-match comments, Pant acknowledged the contributions of his teammates, particularly praising the bowling performances of Prince Yadav and Thakur. He also discussed the team’s strategy of allowing Nicholas Pooran the freedom to bat aggressively, which proved effective as Pooran scored an impressive 70 runs off just 26 balls.
The match saw LSG chase down a target of 191 runs, thanks to a significant partnership between Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, ultimately leading to a comfortable win with 23 balls to spare. Pant’s focus on team dynamics and resilience highlighted his commitment to improving as a captain, despite the frustrations expressed by fans and commentators alike.
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