'Just be quiet and...': Rishabh Pant Goes Cryptic After India's Whipping Loss to New Zealand

Rishabh Pant suffered a blow on operated knee on Day 2 of 1st India vs New Zealand Test. stumper went off field after incurring an injury scare. Pant's departure brought Dhruv Jurel into middle as a backup wicketkeeper. However, left-hander returned to carry out his duties as a batsman next day and smashed Kiwi bowlers all around mark. Along with Sarfaraz Khan, Pant eliminated threat of an innings defeat and was cruising towards three-figure mark. Howbeit, 26-year-old missed out on a well-deserved century by a single run. Pant's wicket propelled yet ar typical collapse, which eventually resulted in India putting a meagre 107-run target in front of New Zealand, who chased score down with fair ease with 8 wickets in hand in Bengaluru.

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Rishabh Pant Goes Cryptic After India's Loss

Following culmination of game, Rishabh Pant has disseminated a cryptic mess through Instagram. Posting a story on platform, Pant wrote: "Sometimes it's best to just be quiet and let god show people," quote on Pant's story re."

Earlier, Rishabh Pant also reflected on Team India's loss and thanked fans for support y rendered during match.

"This game will test your limits, kck you down, lift you, and throw you back again. But those who love it rise stronger every time. Thanks to amazing Bengaluru crowd for love, support, and cheers. We will be back stronger," Pant wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

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New Zealand Clinch History After 36 Years

New Zealand recorded ir first Test victory on Indian soil after 36 years, beating hosts by eight wickets on fifth and final day of opening encounter.

Black Caps w le three-Test series 1-0.

Needing 107 to win on final day, New Zealand survived a hostile opening spell from Jasprit Bumrah (2/29 in 8 overs) before Will Young (48 t out) and Rachin Ravindra (39 t out) ded 75 runs for third wicket to take team to victory in 27.4 overs.

Kiwis' last triumph on Indian soil came at Wankhede in Mumbai way back in 1988 when y defeated India by 136 runs in second Test. India h won that three-Test series 2-1.

second Test is slated in Pune from October 24.

(With inputs from PTI)