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Rishabh Pant Trolled After Throwing Away His Wicket In Guwahati Test
By CricShots - Nov 24, 2025 1:15 pm
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India’s stand-in captain Rishabh Pant found himself at the centre of a significant backlash on Monday after an ill-judged stroke led to his dismissal during India’s first innings in the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati. With India already reeling at 105 for 4 in response to South Africa’s massive 489, Pant’s attempt to counterattack only deepened the crisis.

Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant

Facing a delivery pitched on a solid length, Pant charged down the track and tried to slog it over mid-wicket—only to get a thick edge that flew straight to the wicketkeeper. What further frustrated fans was Pant’s instinctive decision to review the dismissal despite an apparent deviation off the bat. India wasted a valuable referral at a time when the innings was already in trouble.

The dismissal triggered an immediate storm online, with fans slamming Pant for poor shot selection and questioning his leadership. One viewer wrote, “Rishabh Pant just played the most heartbreaking shot of the day. This Guwahati Test is slipping faster than my weekend plans.” Another added, “My god, the immaturity of this Rishabh Pant is mind-boggling.”

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Supporters argued that India needed stability, not recklessness, especially from the captain. A frustrated fan commented, “New captain Rishabh Pant absolutely earned this collapse. How can you play that shot at 105/4?” Another wondered aloud whether Pant could ever develop the temperament required for Test leadership: “Can Rishabh Pant ever bat responsibly? As captain, you’re expected to lead with your head—not just chirp behind the stumps.”

Some acknowledged Pant’s undeniable match-winning potential but felt his approach must adapt to the demands of Test cricket. “He can change games in a session,” one fan wrote, “but the mindset of a Test leader is clearly missing.”

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Pant’s dismissal has now become the centrepiece of the broader debate surrounding his maturity, consistency, and suitability as a long-format leader. On a day when India desperately needed calm heads and patient batting, the stand-in captain’s rash decision has only intensified scrutiny and added pressure as India attempt to rebuild from another batting collapse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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