Pant’s rash dismissal sparks criticism from former India batter Kaif
· Sports · Indian Express, Outlook India
In Galle on Sunday, a rain‑affected Test saw India lose seven wickets after a brief interval, ending 460/9. Rishabh Pant was dismissed for 39 off an aggressive slog in the second new ball over, caught wide long‑off by debutant off‑spinner Keshara Nuwantha. Former India batter Mohammed Kaif slammed Pant’s shot‑selection as lacking common sense, pointing out the over was the first with the new ball. Despite the collapse, India’s top order had stood firm, with Devdutt Padikkal scoring 167 and Dhruv Jurel adding a half‑century before the 400‑plus target.
Why it matters
Pant’s premature wicket and the ensuing wicket haul stalled India’s momentum in the Test, putting pressure on the team’s chase and highlighting concerns over batting strategy in pressure situations.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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