Stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant found himself at the center of criticism after a brief and disappointing outing in India’s first innings of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati. Coming in at a tense stage of the match, Pant’s aggressive approach and unsuccessful review sparked a strong reaction from fans, who felt his shot selection was unsuitable for the situation. With India already trailing in the series, the timing of his dismissal only added to the growing pressure on the team.
Pant’s Dismissal And Fan Reactions
Walking out to bat at number five, Pant lasted only a few deliveries before attempting a big shot on the second ball of the 38th over. Charging down the pitch for a slog, he managed only an edge to the wicketkeeper and was declared out. He opted for a review, but it went in vain as the decision stood, leaving India at 105/5 in response to South Africa’s formidable total of 489. Supporters expressed frustration at his approach, especially during a crucial phase of the innings.
One fan wrote, “We don’t need such rash players and shots in Test Cricket,” pointing directly at Pant’s choice of stroke. Another questioned his inability to adapt to the match scenario, wondering why he continued to play aggressively despite the pressure. Several similar responses emerged across social media, reflecting a general disappointment with his lack of restraint. With India having already dropped the opening Test in Kolkata, the situation demanded patience and responsibility—qualities fans felt Pant failed to demonstrate.
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Youngsters used to feel a certain fear/respect when established leaders like Rohit, Virat, or Ajinkya were captaining the Indian Test side. Now it feels like pure chaos. Even a seasoned player like Rishabh Pant throwing his wicket away with reckless shots just screams…
— The Indian DNA 🇮🇳 (@IndianDNA3) November 24, 2025
– Failed batsman in t20, odi and test
– Failed wicket keeper
– Biggest choker
– Complete blind slogger
– Fraud player
– Sympathy merchant
– Runs agenda and prRishabh Pant is the worst player ever to play for india 😫#IndianCricket #TestCricket #rishabhpant pic.twitter.com/Dsmfr5PXSV
— KING CLASS (@GoutamDash01) November 24, 2025
People act like Rishabh Pant is some automatic clutch machine, but when the team actually needed a calm head in knockout games, he has thrown his wicket away far too often. Talent is useless if you melt in pressure. Big talk, big hype, small impact when it matters the most. Until…
— IMFtea (@IMFteaOfficial) November 24, 2025
I just seen Rishabh Pant's wicket highlight. What the hell was he doing? Is he real serious??
I was so wrong when I said, Rishabh Pant should be captain of Indian test team. Such unserious players should not be anywhere near leadership group. Sack him from vice captaincy too!!
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) November 24, 2025
As captain Rishabh Pant had no business to throw away his wicket by recklessly stepping out to slog in form SA bowler Marco Jansen. India was very vulnerable then, 4 wickets down for very little runs. Pant cannot afford his flourishes when the team needed stability.
— M K Venu (@mkvenu1) November 24, 2025
Rishabh pant should learn from Travis head — Being aggressive doesn't mean throwing your wicket and hit boundaries on every ball. You can still play bold , score runs for your team , and put a price tag on your wicket pic.twitter.com/IDXDMIk8ys
— Zunx (@Zunx11) November 24, 2025
Rishabh Pant Gone For Only 7
Just Only 7
On A Wicket Where Africa Scored 489
After Failures In ODI & T20’s, He Has Started To Fail In Test As Well.
— Noodles 🐧 (@baiganNoodles) November 24, 2025
Rishabh Pant fans are trolling KL Rahul, but their own idol scored just 7 runs and gifted his wicket to Marco Jansen. And it’s only because of Pant’s captaincy that we ended up facing such a huge scorecard. His decisions directly cost us the match on our own home ground pic.twitter.com/HivSrWI2L2
— hindu suraj chaudhary Banglore (@southindian_ka) November 24, 2025
India’s Must-Win Situation And The Impact Of Pant’s Outing
India entered this Test needing a win to keep the series alive. A loss would hand South Africa a 2-0 clean sweep, increasing the importance of every partnership in the innings. Risiabh Pant’s departure, therefore, wasn’t just another wicket—it deepened India’s struggle and raised concerns about their ability to recover. While the team still hoped to fight hard and avoid a series defeat, the challenge grew tougher with each setback. Pant’s dismissal became symbolic of the larger issues India faced while chasing stability in difficult conditions.
Pant’s Struggles After His Return
Pant’s comeback story has not unfolded as expected. After suffering a serious foot injury during the England series, he returned to international cricket hoping to regain his rhythm. Before the injury, he was in spectacular form, scoring 479 runs in seven innings in England at an impressive average above 68, with two centuries and three fifties.
However, his performances since returning have lacked impact. In the first Test of this series, he showed early promise with a quick 27 in the first innings but failed to build on it. His second-innings score of two added to concerns, and his low seven runs in the ongoing Test further highlighted his struggle to rediscover consistency. India now hopes he can find stability soon, as his role remains crucial in the middle order.
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