Delhi: In the third test match against New Zealand, Team India had to face defeat by 25 runs, due to which India lost the series 3-0 and the visitors gave them a clean sweep. The hosts had a target of 147 runs to win the third test, but the entire team was limited to 121 runs. There came a moment during the match when it seemed that the Indian team could win and star wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant kept this hope alive, but he was out in a controversial manner.
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During the run chase, Pant played a explosive inning of 64 runs in 57 balls, in which he hit 9 fours and a six. His innings gave India hope of victory, but he was dismissed by Ajaz Patel. Actually, Pant tried to defend Ijaz’s ball, but after the ball hit his pad, it went into the hands of wicketkeeper Tom Blundell. New Zealand appealed strongly, but the umpire declared Pant not out.
After this, Kiwi captain Tom Latham took a review, but the third umpire also could not reach a clear decision and he changed the decision of the ground umpire and declared Pant out. Pant and Indian fans looked angry with this decision.
What did Rohit say on Pant’s decision?
In the press conference after the match, captain Rohit Sharma said that if we say something, it will not be taken well, but if any decision is not clear, then the decision given on the field should remain intact. He said that this decision was very important for us, from which it is clear that Rohit was not satisfied with this decision.
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