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Sachin Singh

Nov 20, 2022 11:22 GMT

Rishabh Pant: In the second T20I match between India and New Zealand at the Bay Oval, Rishabh Pant had the chance to don the gloves. However, he had so much to prove but he once again disappointed the fans. It should be mentioned that he and Sanju Samson were chosen as the series' starting wicketkeepers.

Rishabh Pant's dismissial sparks anger

However, even after much criticism of not keeping Sanju in playing 11, Rishabh was given the opportunity. But, the 25-year-old once again displayed a poor batting display as he managed only six runs while using up 13 balls and a strike rate of 46.2. He was caught by Tim Southee off Lockie Ferguson in the sixth over, which resulted in his dismissal.

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https://twitter.com/DaebakankitaF/status/1594225295477067776

It should be emphasised that Pant also serves as the acting vice-captain, therefore it was a no-brainer to select him for the starting lineup. Samson, Pant's longtime rival for the limited-overs stumper position, was not chosen for the starting XI. However, Ishan Kishan, a different wicketkeeper, was given the opportunity to play in the second game.

Here's how netizens reacted:

Great intent shown by Indian opners post T20 Worldcup disaster.

Rishabh Pant : 6 runs off 13 balls.
Ishan Kishan : 36 runs off 31 balls.

42 runs in power play. Out of which 10 runs were extras. #INDvsNZ #INDvNZ
— Ravi (@Ravi_Tweets_) November 20, 2022

Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant are lefty Rahul and Rohit. No change in approach. Kuch nahi badalne wala.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣#INDvsNZ #RishabhPant #ishankishan #crickettwitter https://t.co/Ltfo6kIBnM
— Atif (@AmaanAtif_27) November 20, 2022

https://twitter.com/CricGalRoshmi/status/1594214501334687744

Pathetic selection.... Why on earth Rishabh Pant continues to be in the T20i team and that too now vice captain ? Why Sanju Samson can't be picked ? Is Samson a better T20 batsman or Pant ? Has Pant got more chances than Samson in t20is ? This is ridiculous selection.
— Sandeep Bhardwaj (@SBhardwaj2580) November 20, 2022

Rishabh Pant did appear to be in excellent form when batting in Tests and One Day Internationals this year. Unfortunately for him, such was not the case in T20Is, as he was unable to use his exceptional power-hitting abilities to any effect.

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Rishabh Pant 's poor form continues

Pant managed to secure a spot in India's 15-person T20 World Cup 2022 squad despite the southpaw's ineffective batting displays during the Asia Cup 2022, particularly in the Super 4 matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The Delhi cricketer warmed the bench for the majority of the matches in the championship tournament and only had a chance against Zimbabwe in India's final Super 12 match. Even there, he fell short as he only managed to score three runs off of five balls.

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