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Rishabh Pant Sparks Rumours Of Rift With Rohit Sharma Through A Cryptic Post After Loss In 1st Test vs NZ

Rishabh Pant during 1st Test Vs NZ (Source: @chinmayshah28/x.com)Rishabh Pant during 1st Test Vs NZ (Source: @chinmayshah28/x.com)

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant stirred a wave of speculation on social media on Sunday (October 20) after sharing a cryptic Instagram story just hours after India’s eight-wicket loss to New Zealand in the opening Test. The defeat at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium marked New Zealand's first Test win on Indian soil in 36 years. 

Pant’s post, “Sometimes it’s best to just be quiet and let God show people,” quickly became a hot topic among fans, with many speculating about its intent.

Rishabh Pant's Mysterious Post

The timing of Rishabh Pant’s Instagram post, following India’s loss, fueled a flurry of theories among fans. Some suggested that Pant's message was a veiled criticism of India captain Rohit Sharma’s leadership during the match. Others believed the post might be directed toward the Delhi Capitals franchise, with speculation swirling that they may not retain Pant for the 2025 IPL season.  

However, it is important to note that there was no clear indication of who or what Pant's post was addressing. It could very well be a general reflection or motivational quote that he chose to share with his followers. Nevertheless, it quickly became a talking point across various platforms, igniting debates and discussions.







Rishabh Pant's Remarkable Performance In 1st Test

Rishabh Pant's performance in the first Test was marred by a knee injury while wicket keeping on Day 2, reigniting concerns about the same knee that underwent surgery in 2023 following a serious car crash. The injury forced him to sit out of the keeping duties on Day 3, with Dhruv Jurel stepping in as his replacement. 

Despite this setback, Pant made a triumphant return to the crease on Day 4, and scored 99 runs and forming a crucial 178-run partnership with Sarfaraz Khan. 

Meanwhile, reports have surfaced suggesting that Pant could be rested for the upcoming second Test against New Zealand in Pune, which is scheduled to begin on October 24. The decision has been left to the team management, but resting Pant may be the prudent option, with India facing a much more crucial Border-Gavaskar series in Australia next month.