Despite a challenging IPL 2025 season so far, Rishabh Pant is choosing not to overthink his form. Speaking after Lucknow Super Giants' recent loss against Mumbai Indians, the captain said he is focused on staying positive and putting the team's needs above individual performances. "See, I am keeping it very simple. Not thinking about that [his form] too much because in a season like this, where things are not going your way, you're going to start questioning yourself as a player and that is something you don't want to do", Pant said after the game. He also admitted how one player can make the difference in the team but felt that it was not right for the broadcasters to keep questioning his form. "When the team isn't doing well, you've got to think about that because eventually it's a team game. Yes, one player definitely makes a difference, but every time if you take out the individual, it's not the right thing to do, I guess." Pant is having a season to forget with the bat. The LSG captain has managed to score 110 runs from nine innings with the best of 63 against CSK. He has a strike rate of 98.21 while averaging 12.22. "The impact will come": Zaheer Khan backs Pant Former India pacer and LSG coach Zaheer Khan also came out strongly in support of Pant. Zaheer praised Pant’s leadership qualities and expressed full confidence in his ability to deliver. "He's a leader and he's been fantastic as a leader. That's something which I can vouch for. The kind of efforts he's been taking to make sure that each individual in that group is comfortable, is heard, and the planning to do everything which goes around in IPL, he's being spot on," Zaheer said during the post-match press conference after LSG's loss to MI. Also Read: Virat Kohli Shines with Match-Winning Knock for RCB vs DC However, Zaheer admitted that the middle order is dependent on Rishabh Pant and is hopeful that he will regain his form. "As a batter… the middle order is dependent on Rishabh. And I'm very confident that the impact, which we want from him, will come. It's just about something clicking. So I wouldn't relate it to pressure. When you're talking about a team, you're talking about winning the tournament, you're talking about winning the trophy. We've identified Rishabh as that leader who is going to take this team forward. There is no doubt about that," Zaheer said. LSG's loss to MI has made things tough for the side. They are current in the 6th spot with five wins and as many losses. Meanwhile, MI are in the 3rd spot after winning five matches in a row.