Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant faced the heat of fans for throwing away his wicket in the first game of the 3-match T20I series against the West Indies in Florida on Saturday.
It was a wobbly seam delivery from Sunil Narine and Pant decided to slog sweep, the ball went off the top-edge and was taken by Sheldon Cottrell at deep square leg.
India had just lost Rohit Sharma of the previous ball and that audacious shot from Pant was just not required.
This is not the first time Pant has fallen prey to such shot selection. Fans are unhappy and are comparing him with Dhoni as the former India skipper always took responsibility, unlike young Pant.
Here is how fans bashed Rishabh Pant:
If Pant has to be Dhoni’s rightful successor, he’s got to learn to respect his own talent
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah)
Coach : Why do you throw your wicket again and again?
Rishabh Pant : Agli baar nahi hoyega aisa.
Coach : Kha meri kasam.
Pant : Mar Jayenga Tu!— Jayesh (@imJSuthar)
Rishabh pant is overrated. Got out the same way
— analyst (@imnindian81)
When will Rishabh Pant learn? 🤔
— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket)
Dont know y selectors select rishabh pant he is always in a hurry of something u should give a chance he is far better than him whether keeping or batting
— Shalabh Seth 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 (@coolshalabh2010)
The art of throwing away your wicket – By
— Amey n Loke (@amoy2j)
Rishabh Pant is the reason why MS Dhoni hasn't retired yet.
— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s)
Rishabh Pant throws away his wicket once again…
Live Score:— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Rishabh Pant is the reason why Virat Kohli still want MS Dhoni in the team..!!
— Kamaljeet Dey (@iam_Kamaljeet)
If Dinesh Karthik was given half as much trust as Rishabh Pant is getting from his captain despite his recklessness then he would have been on another level. #
— TechSavyTeen (@TechSavyTeen)
Meanwhile, India beat West Indies by 4 wickets at Lauderhill and took 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second T20I will be played on Sunday at the same venue.
