Published 14:22 IST, October 26th 2024
'Now Go to London...': Virat Kohli Faces Criticism for Rishabh Pant's Run Out on Day 3 in Pune Test
Virat Kohli criticized for Rishabh Pant's run out on Day 3 of the Pune Test, sparking controversy as the team faces challenges against New Zealand.
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India lost the first Test in Bengaluru quite disappointingly against New Zealand, and it is still battling in the second Test at Pune. Under Rohit Sharma 's leadership, the squad is underperforming and struggles bowling and batting against the strong New Zealand side. Their fortitude is being tested right now.
Virat Kohli ’s mix-up propelled Rishabh Pant ’s run-out against New Zealand in the 2nd Test Day 3
Following a run-out on Day 3 of the second Test against New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Saturday, October 26, team India's wicket-keeper Pant was removed for a duck. Trying a fast single in the fourth innings, he discovered he was short of crease.
Pant came in to bat after Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismiss in the 22nd over. India had a strong beginning, but they had a little setback which made a collaboration rather important. He joined Virat Kohli at the crease while Ajaz Patel and Mitchell Santner were bowling really well.
Pant started out wobbly but saw through the remainder of Santner's over after Jaiswal's departure. Kohli hurriedly asked for a single after nudging a delivery from Ajaz Patel to point in the second ball of the 23rd over. Pant chose to go for it despite the narrow run and some uncertainty about his dashing between the wickets.
Pant kept on, trying to make it safely even though he could see the ball and fielder. But Santner picked quickly and threw precisely to wicket-keeper Tom Blundell, who caught the ball at the stumps. Pant unable establish his ground in time even if he dove totally.
Pant's third duck in Test cricket and second run-out—the only other occurrence throughout the 2020 series against New Zealand—were distinguished by this dismissiveness.
India's unlikely to win the second Test match both Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant have failed to make an impact in the first two matches against the New Zealand at home.
Updated 14:39 IST, October 26th 2024