New Delhi: Team India had high hopes from wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant in the second innings of India vs SA Johannesburg Test but the way he lost his wicket was a big disappointment for the fans and his team. India lost quick wickets after Pujara-Rahane’s steady stand and the team was expected to play a sensible innings from veteran batsman Rishabh Pant, add valuable runs to extend India’s lead.
Sadly, the Delhi Capitals batsman lost his wicket after playing an irresponsible shot and was dismissed for a duck by Kagiso Rabada. Cricketer-turned-commentator Sunil Gavaskar was unhappy to see Pant playing such an irresponsible shot.
Gavaskar, who was commentating at the time, said that Pant should have respected the bowler and played responsibly.
“You had two news batsmen at the crease and then you saw that shot of Rishabh Pant. Forgettable, no excuse for that shot. No nonsense that this is his natural game. Supposedly some responsibility should be shown as there are other people who are hitting out. There are people like Rahane who have taken the blow, people like Pujara who have taken it on their bodies. So you must also compete with it,” Gavaskar said on air.
— eddicric (@addicric) 5 January 2022
Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg tweeted his disappointment at the way Rishabh Pant was dismissed.
Pant can be disappointed at times. #SAvIND #INDvSA
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) 5 January 2022
Talking about Ind vs SA 2nd Test, Team India has set a target of 240 runs for South Africa in Johannesburg. India were bundled out for 266 runs in their second innings. Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara, playing from the career side, scored superb half-centuries.
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