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

Indian Test star Wriddhiman Saha has faced the wrath of social media after comments on his competition with Rishabh Pant ahead of the India vs England 2021 series. The 36-year-old was dropped after the Day-Night opening match in Adelaide with Pant preferred in the three remaining Tests, as Team India pulled off an incredible comeback. The Delhi keeper justified his selection with match altering knocks 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 whether there is any sense of competition between them. 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 the bat in Australia, he was under the scanner for dropping a flurry of catches throughout the series. Saha reportedly added that now that Pant is keeping, he will work hard and try to improve his catching. The 36-year-old opined that the team management is keeping faith in Pant and he is sure they know what to prioritise - his batting or keeping. Saha also promised that he hopes to make the 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 the 36-year-old was 'jealous' of Pant's success, and it was time for the team management to groom a younger wicketkeeper. Fans jumped in defence of the Delhi keeper, suggesting that Pant had the ability to make up with runs, with Saha's contribution with the bat always being questioned. Fans were also livid of the suggestion that Saha might play over Pant in the India vs England 2021 series, and wanted the latter to be given chances to improve his skills behind the stumps. 

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(Image Courtesy: Indian Cricket Team, Saha Instagram)