'Can't Overturn It': Rohit Sharma Hits Back At The Umpires Over Controversial Rishabh Pant Dismissal

IND vs NZ 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma and Co. have been defeated by New Zealand in Mumbai. loss by 25 runs at iconic Wankhede also marks India's first ever clean sweep at home in a three-match Test series. problem here is that India have been dethroned as top team of ongoing World Test Championship cycle. failure of Indian top order to play spin has hampered India's chances of qualifying easily for WTC finals. But more than India's loss, it is Rishabh Pant 's dismissal that is being hugely debated.

Rohit Sharma Gives An Earful To Match Officials

After heavyweights such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill departed, it was only Rishabh Pant who was standing in New Zealand's way to inflict a heartbreak on India. Pant at one point in time threatened to take match away from Kiwis. Delhi Capitals skipper scored 64 runs off 57 deliveries. Pant stepped out to defend a turning delivery from Ajaz Patel which he believed deflected off his pads and landed in Tom Blundell's hands.

on-field umpire felt that Pant was t out, but Kiwis were confident and used ir only remaining DRS. After decision was referred, 3rd umpire felt that ball had deflected off Pant's bat and gave him out. decision left Pant dejected who dded in disagreement and walked back to dressing room.

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After match, Rohit Sharma was particularly asked about Rishabh Pant's dismissal and he had a very blunt reaction to it. 'What I kw if re is conclusive evidence, third umpire can't overturn it. It was an unfortunate dismissal. What we want is consistency from umpires. At one point, it felt like Rishabh will see us through', said Sharma

Problems For Rohit Sharma And Co.

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India w take on Australia next in five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After a 3-0 loss to New Zealand, India need to win 4 Test matches against Australia in Australia. This will be a herculean task for Indian team, but y can only blame mselves for it.