Aakash Chopra BREAKS Silence on Rishabh Pant's Controversial Dismissal During Mumbai Test vs NZ

re has already been much talk about Rishabh Pant dismissal during Mumbai Test versus New Zealand. Pant seemed to be only Indian batter who seemed to have got a hang of wicket and was doing a brilliant job. Hours after match, former India opener Aakash Chopra said that he is still unsure about dismissal. He also reckons re was eugh doubt to give it t out. 

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'It's a tight one'

"Was he out? It's a tight one. Hot Spot was only way to kw wher he was out or t. Hot Spot is t used. It's military techlogy and isn't available everywhere that easily. Very expensive also. Let's be fair, it has never been used in India," he said.

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‘Felt he could have been given t out’

"re are two opinions. A slight deflection was visible, maybe that's what went against him, but bat was brushing pad at same time. New Zealand guys would think he was out and Indian guys would think he was t out. I felt he could have been given t out. re is eugh doubt for you to give it t out and stay with umpire's call," Chopra added.

Pant top-scored for India with 64 off 57 balls. His kck was laced with nine fours and a six. time till he was in middle in 147 chase, things seemed in control, but once he departed, he chase was derailed and eventually India lost match by 25 runs. New Zealand whitewashed India 3-0. loss has also affected India's chances of making World Test Championship final. 

India have to win 5-0 or 4-0 in Australia t to depend on or results. SA (69.4%) or SL (69.2%) and NZ (64.3%) can pip India even of y win 4-1 (y will get to 64.0%).