India and Zimbabwe are currently involved in the final match of the Super 12 stage. For India, the only change in the XI was Rishabh Pant coming in place of Dinesh Karthik. Here, we take a look at how Twitter reacted as Rishabh Pant comes in place of Dinesh Karthik for the India vs Zimbabwe match.
Rishabh Pant comes in place of Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik has not enjoyed good form in the ongoing T20 World Cup. He failed against Pakistan and South Africa when he had a good chance to leave an impression. Even behind the wickets, DK has been unconvincing at times. Therefore, there were debates if Rishabh Pant can come into the XI. With Pant in the side, India can also have a left-hander in the middle order.
On the other hand, there are concerns about Pant’s form in T20 cricket. With DK playing the first few games, Pant’s confidence could have taken a beating. Hence, introducing him into the XI would have been a risk. The management has taken the risk of playing Pant just before a knockout game. It needs to be seen if this would come off or if DK would play in the semi-finals.
Twitter reacts to Pant’s inclusion
Pant is a popular cricketer and has already shown that he can be a good player in Australia. India has promoted Axar Patel whenever there is a requirement for a left-handed batter. However, Axar has not been able to justify the selection. Rishabh Pant is someone who can make an impact if he is in good form. He also has the habit of coming good in pressure games. India will hope that the youngster will remain in good touch ahead of the important games. Here is how Twitter reacted after Pant got a chance in the XI:
Today's performance will decide that🤞 orelse they'll stick with dk, because you're going into the semis now so you don't want to make changes in the order that's why pant performance will decide.
— 𝓝𝓴 (@nareshnk19k) November 6, 2022
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https://twitter.com/Bibhu224/status/1589161763979022336
Doubt bro. If they thought about giving rest it would have been last match…with knock out matches around they might want to go with Pant
Advertisement— My conscience/என் மனசாட்சி (@machanae1) November 6, 2022
Rishabh Pant in for Dinesh Karthik. Long overdue pic.twitter.com/KGyd5Y2TFv
Advertisement— Indranil (@TheBombayBombil) November 6, 2022
Really disappointed with DK he always does this before Wc he performs well and during wc always plays bad 😞😞
Advertisement— Rohit (@rohit_0718) November 6, 2022
It changes the balance of the side, but a good performance from Rishabh Pant could give #India something to think about ahead of the semi-final.
AdvertisementFor #Zimbabwe, Milton Shumba pays the price for a sustained bad run. Masakadza plays as an extra spinner.#INDvZIM#T20WorldCup🏏🇮🇳🇱🇰
— Nakul Pande (@NakulMPande) November 6, 2022
Finally my boy @RishabhPant17 will take the ground today!
Big game player. Comes at the right time in the squad!
— Osho, ओशो (@oshosidhant) November 6, 2022
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If India wants to play Pant in the semis, it makes sense to let him open the batting to get some time in the middle. Don’t think he’s played too much limited overs cricket in Australia.
— Rohan (@rohanck31) November 6, 2022
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