Published 14:39 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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Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant | Image: X/screengrab (JIOCINEMA)
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India lost first Test in Bengaluru quite disappointingly against New Zealand, and it is still battling in second Test at Pune. Under Rohit Sharma 's leership, squ is underperforming and struggles bowling and batting against strong New Zealand side. ir fortitude is being tested right w.

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Virat Kohli ’s mix-up propelled Rishabh Pant ’s run-out against New Zealand in 2nd Test Day 3

Following a run-out on Day 3 of second Test against New Zealand at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stium in Pune on Saturday, October 26, team India's wicket-keeper Pant was removed for a duck. Trying a fast single in fourth innings, he discovered he was short of crease.

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Pant came in to bat after Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismiss in 22nd over. India h a strong beginning, but y h a little setback which me a collaboration rar important. He joined Virat Kohli at crease while Ajaz Patel and Mitchell Santner were bowling really well.

Pant started out wobbly but saw through 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 second ball of 23rd over. Pant chose to go for it despite narrow run and some uncertainty about his dashing between wickets.

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Pant kept on, trying to make it safely even though he could see ball and fielder. But Santner picked quickly and threw precisely to wicket-keeper Tom Blundell, who caught ball at stumps. Pant unable establish his ground in time even if he dove totally.

Pant's third duck in Test cricket and second run-out— only or occurrence throughout 2020 series against New Zealand—were distinguished by this dismissiveness.

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India's unlikely to win second Test match both Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant have failed to make an impact in first two matches against New Zealand at home. 

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14:22 IST, October 26th 2024