Was Rishabh Pant Out or Not Out? Fans Cry Foul After Indian Batter’s Dismissal in IND vs NZ 3rd Test 2024

A controversial moment erupted during the IND vs NZ 3rd Test 2024 when Indian batter Rishabh Pant was given out by the third umpire. Pant was playing a crucial knock after Team India's collapse during the second innings while chasing down 147 runs. On the fourth ball of the 22nd over, Pant stepped down the wicket and tried to play down Ajaz Patel. However, the ball bounced off his pads and went straight into the hands of wicket-keeper Tom Blundell. New Zealand made a huge appeal but at the end, the umpire gave it not out. Kiwi captain Tom Latham opted for the review and in the end, the decision was overturned and Pant was given out. When Was the Last Time Team India Suffered a Whitewash in a Test Series at Home? Check Details Amidst IND vs NZ 2024 Test Series.

Why Was Rishabh Pant Given Out?

In the replay it was found that when the ball was close to the bat there was a spike in the snicko meter. Seeing the replay, the Kiwi players started to celebrate whereas, Pant was also spotted having a chat with umpires and tried to explain that the bat had hit the pad first due to which there was a spike. At first instance, it looked like the ball had hit the pad due to which the spike has been made, however, the third umpire Paul Reiffell believed that there was a deflection due to which he was given out. 'Indian Don Bradman Ko Koi Ranji Khelne Bhejo', Sarfaraz Khan Suffers Another Failure in IND vs NZ 3rd Test 2024, Invites Criticism from Netizens.

Fans Debate Rishabh Pant's Dismissal On Social Media

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'Condition Of Our Heart'

Rishabh Pant has emerged to be a saviour for the Indian team over the past few years. Pant has not only battled brilliant on the cricket field but also has also battled with a brutal car accident and has made a brilliant comeback. Unlike the result of the IND vs NZ 3rd Test 2024, Pant will be very crucial for the Indian team in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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