Wriddhiman Saha slammed for latest comments, Rishabh Pant favoured for England Tests

Indian Test star Wriddhiman Saha has faced wrath of social media after comments on his competition with Rishabh Pant ahe of India vs England 2021 series. 36-year-old was dropped after Day-Night opening match in elaide with Pant preferred in three remaining Tests, as Team India pulled off an incredible comeback. Delhi keeper justified his selection with match altering kcks in Sydney and Brisbane. 

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Wriddhiman Saha slammed after wicketkeeping comments and Rishabh Pant criticism 

Wriddhiman Saha recently created controversy with his statements over Rishabh Pant's India vs Australia 4th Test 2021 heroics and wher re is any sense of competition between m. Indian fans seem to be shocked at Saha claiming across multiple Indian reports that wicketkeeping should be a specialist position, more so in Test cricket. As a result, Saha became a top Twitter trend on Monday, with Pant winning more support than him.

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While Rishabh Pant starred with bat in Australia, he was under scanner for dropping a flurry of catches throughout series. Saha reportedly ded that w that Pant is keeping, he will work hard and try to improve his catching.  36-year-old opined that team manment is keeping faith in Pant and he is sure y kw what to prioritise - his batting or keeping. Saha also promised that he hopes to make most of every opportunity he gets when India face England in Chennai.

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Saha's comments became fairly unpopular in social media. Team India fans suggested that 36-year-old was 'jealous' of Pant's success, and it was time for team manment to groom a younger wicketkeeper. Fans jumped in defence of Delhi keeper, suggesting that Pant h ability to make up with runs, with Saha's contribution with bat always being questioned. Fans were also livid of suggestion that Saha might play over Pant in India vs England 2021 series, and wanted latter to be given chances to improve his skills behind stumps. 

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(Im Courtesy: Indian Cricket Team, Saha Instagram)