The Jokester's Verdict: The IPL 2025 Scoundrels and Cheats Squad
In the lineup for "IPL 2025", Rishabh Pant is designated as captain for the allegedly corrupt squad dubbed as "Scammers". Joining him are Ashwin and Venkatesh, who are part of Iceland Cricket's roster.
Iceland Cricket, known for their blunt takes on cricket, left the internet buzzing with their latest IPL 2025 post. With a dash of hilarious sarcasm, they assembled a squad they call the "IPL 2025 Scoundrels and Cheats" based on the season's worst performances.
The team, consisting of a motley crew of twelve, includes five players from the ever-formidable Chennai Super Kings, two from Sunrisers Hyderabad, and one each from Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, and the newcomers—Lucknow Super Giants. The squad also features two of the three costliest buys in IPL history—Venkatesh Iyer (INR 23.75 crore) and Rishabh Pant (INR 27 crore)—with Pant named the team's captain and wicketkeeper.
The opening duo, Ravul Tripathi and Rachin Ravindra from CSK, are joined by Ishan Kishan and Pant, making up the top order. Iyer, Glenn Maxwell, and Liam Livingstone complete the middle order. The research reveals a subpar season so far for Pant and Iyer, who have been under the pressure of their hefty price tags.
To round off the team, the bowling lineup was fortified with specialty spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, fast bowlers Matheesha Pathirana and Mohammed Shami, and Delhi Capitals' Mukesh Kumar as the 12th man. Quite the catch for the Scoundrels and Cheats team, don't you think?
Iceland Cricket captioned the post, "On a dismal day in Reykjavik, we present to you our IPL 2025 Scoundrels and Cheats team: R Tripathi, R Ravindra, I Kishan, R Pant (c & wk), V Iyer, G Maxwell, L Livingstone, D Hooda, R Ashwin, M Pathirana, M Shami; No impact player: M Kumar."
A Struggling Season for Pant, Iyer
With their wallets burning a hole in their pockets, Pant and Iyer have unfortunately suffered the consequences of the pressure tagging them as big-ticket buys in the IPL 2025. KKR's Pant has managed only 14 runs less than Iyer, with a measly 138 runs in 11 innings and a strike rate of a disappointing 99.22, while Iyer has racked up 142 runs in the same number of games, albeit at a fairly decent strike rate of 139.22.
It's worth noting that both players' teams find themselves in a heated race to secure a playoff spot, as both have managed five wins in 11 games. However, KKR enjoys a slight advantage, occupying the sixth position in the points table due to a drawn game against Punjab Kings following a washout in Chandigarh late last month.
- Rishabh Pant
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Ipl
In the realm of cricket, controversies aren't uncommon. From age-fraud allegations against uncapped players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi [1] to other scandals, the IPL 2025 has seen its fair share of drama. However, Iceland Cricket's "IPL 2025 Scoundrels and Cheats" team remains a tongue-in-cheek interpretation of these incidents. The exact criteria and full roster are shrouded in mystery due to limited information available.
[1] Source: News18
- Despite their expensive price tags in the IPL 2025, Rishabh Pant and Venkatesh Iyer have struggled to perform, with Pant scoring 138 runs in 11 innings and Iyer scoring 142 runs in the same number of games.
- Ravichandran Ashwin, a part of Iceland Cricket's "IPL 2025 Scoundrels and Cheats" team, is known for his specialty spin bowling.
- The IPL 2025, much like other sports events, has not been free from controversies, with age-fraud allegations surfacing against some uncapped players.
- Rishabh Pant, a costly buy in IPL 2025, is the captain and wicketkeeper of Iceland Cricket's "IPL 2025 Scoundrels and Cheats" team.
