On Wednesday, BCCI made the announcement that KL Rahul has been ruled out of the upcoming India vs South Africa T20I series. Rishabh Pant, who was earlier named as KL Rahul’s deputy, will lead the squad in the forthcoming tournament. Hardik Pandya will be the vice-captain of the Indian Team. In this article, we take a look at how Twitter reacted as Rishabh Pant gets announced as captain for the India vs South Africa T20I series.
Rishabh Pant gets announced as captain for the India vs South Africa T20I series
India and South Africa will be engaged in a five-match T20I series starting on June 9th in Delhi. Since the likes of Rohit Sharma were rested, KL Rahul was given the task to lead the squad. However, one day ahead of the first game, it has been announced that the Karnataka batter will miss the tournament. He has suffered a groin injury and will head to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for recovery. Kuldeep Yadav is also injured and has been ruled out of the series.
Rishabh Pant has the experience of captaining the Delhi Capitals in IPL. A few months ago, it was announced by the BCCI selection committee that Pant will be a part of the core leadership group. Now, the 24-year-old will lead the nation for the first time. MS Dhoni was the last full-time wicket-keeper who led India. Since MSD has an illustrious record, fans will expect Rishabh Pant to also do well.
Twitter reacts to the development
Meanwhile, Twitter was happy for Pant, who will be leading his first game for India at his home ground in Delhi. Pant is seen as the flagbearer of a new generation of Indian cricketers. Hence, fans are excited to see him take the captaincy task. Below, we take a look at a few Twitter reactions in this regard:
This is the beginning of new era with young dynamo of #IndianCricketTeam. I feel this should be the template of #T20WorldCup. #RishabhPant
captain and #hardik vice capt. Now I am excited for #INDvSA @NikhilNaz @vikrantgupta73 @rashikarajput01 @SportsTodayofcAdvertisement— Meeraj (@meerajrules) June 8, 2022
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From shouting mahi mahi when he drop catches to become captain of Indian team a inspiration journey of rishabh pant 👏👏
Congratulations & all the best skipper @RishabhPant17 #rishabhpant #IndianCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/zzmPMFo98B— LAXMAN SINGH RATHORE (@laxman_vk18) June 8, 2022
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Rishabh Pant will become the second youngest after Suresh Raina to lead the Indian team in T20.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 8, 2022
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A journey to remember for Rishabh Pant, From not being part of LOI's team in 2020 to be India's T20 captain. https://t.co/BUzSr9plJk
— Shlok (@aegonaryaa) June 8, 2022
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The world isn't ready for this RISHABH PANT Version which will come up now. Sticking my neck out and saying I was am and will see him as successor. Got your back Rishabh. Here we go mate@vidit2022 @VibhorVse20 @vicharabhio @SushantNMehta @Dheerajsingh_ @manoj_dimri @rohitjuglan pic.twitter.com/HAx12uZaIv
— Aditya Pandya (@AdityaP74893253) June 8, 2022
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On the day he was given India captaincy, Rishabh Pant visited his college Sri Venkateswara in the morning where he honed his skills at Sonnet Club. First thing he did when bubble restrictions were lifted in the last two years. Ayush Badoni too was there. #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/d1dgcXBxLW
— Arani Basu (@AraniBasuTOI) June 8, 2022
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Rishabh Pant captain 😍😍❤❤. This is literally a slap on his haters.
— Sourabh (@1handed_6) June 8, 2022
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Congratulations captain Rishabh Pant 🇮🇳
We believe in you! @RishabhPant17 💙#CricketTwitter— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) June 8, 2022
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last intl match in delhi- crowd booes pant🥺
next intl match in delhi- pant is india's captain🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/NacPoiTUCj— shriya (@comeonrish) June 8, 2022
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Fun fact : Dhoni also got captaincy in a unexpected way and in the same ground kotla
Rishabh Pant also got captaincy in a unexpected way and in the same ground kotla . 🥵— h🐧 (@defnothm) June 8, 2022
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