Published 22:54 IST, October 14th 2019

Fans concerned about Rishabh Pant after Saha shines with the gloves

Fans were concerned about Rishabh Pant after Wriddhiman Saha had taken some brilliant catches behind the stumps in the 2nd Test match at the MCA Stadium in Pune

Reported by: Karthik Nair
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Rishabh Pant was seen as an ideal replacement for legendary cricketer MS Dhoni once upon a time. However, a string of poor performances which included some rash shots that were played whenever youngster got set anyed fans and cricketing fraternity and y criticised him for wasting his chances. When Indian Test squ for ongoing series against South Africa was anunced, selectors preferred Wriddhiman Saha over Pant. Saha could t impress in first Test at Vizag but in following Test at Pune, he took some spectacular catches which t only won hearts of fans but also me m feel concerned about Rishabh Pant.

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Fans concerned about Pant

After Saha lived up to selectors' expectations with his amazing athleticism behind stumps, some fans came forward to show ir concern for Rishabh Pant. While some of reactions were hilarious, re were some serious ones as well. Take a look.

Saha speaks on his preparation with Indian bowlers 

Saha h a wonderful match behind stumps and his two catches were considered as best in match. After match, wicket-keeper said that bowlers bowl at him during training which gives him good practice with moving ball and credit fitness trainers for keeping him fit. He also ded that trainers help out with stretches, ice-baths, and train him for match-day really well giving credit for his fitness as well as wicket-keeping performance.

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India win Test series

Apart from a dominating performance by India, match will also be remembered for wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha's two outstanding catches, which helped India seal a 2-0 series win. He caught unis de Bruyn in both South African innings as India handed an innings defeat to Proteas to win three-match Test series 2-0. By virtue of this win, India continue to be at summit of ICC World Test Championship points table. top-ranked Test side led by Virat Kohli remain undisputed in ranking with 200 points from four matches. or team is even close as New Zealand and Sri Lanka with 60 points each occupy second and third positions respectively. 

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RE: Wriddhiman Saha does it again, takes a screamer to get rid of de Bruyn

WATCH: Wriddhiman Saha takes a blinder behind stumps, earns fans' praises

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19:52 IST, October 14th 2019