IND vs NZ | Twitter erupts as obstinate Pant ambles off field after pleading umpire over controversial verdict

Having survived a review on the second ball of the 23rd over, Pant was on the receiving end of yet another TV umpire referral as Latham risked using New Zealand’s last review two balls later. Pant was seen shimmying down the ground against Ajaz’s loopy delivery outside the stumps but ended up getting a thud at the pad towards wicketkeeper Tom Blundell. While the onfield decision was not out, New Zealand opted to risk their final review in a chance to get rid of the on-song batter. The Ultraedge showed slight spike as the ball rolled past the inside edge of Pant’s willow, probably more off the sticker and hence the decision had to be overturned. The Delhi-based batter was vividly unhappy with the decision and engaged with umpire Richard Illingworth in a deep conversation. Unfortunately, he was left with no choice but to amble off the field dejected, breaking the Twitterverse into a debateful discussion.

Out or not out?

Sad!

Third Class Umpire giving Rishabh Pant's wicket 

— Ramesh Bishnoi (@BishnoiRamesh18) 

We lost it all!

There shouldn’t be any doubt now that Rishabh Pant is the greatest wicket keeper batsman India has ever produced. Well played Spidey.



Every fan of Rishab pant like this tweet...!!!  

— HYBRID X TVD (@hybridxtvd) 

That was sad!

Sunil Gavaskar 🗣️(After Rishabh Pant’s wicket) - “They don't use the Hotspot here, that would've been even more conclusive in this situation” (On air) 

— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952)