"Salute You Legend": Fans React To Rishabh Pant’s Brave Return To Bat In Manchester Test

TR on Rishabh Pant. [Source - BCCI/x.com]

In a dramatic turn of events, Rishabh Pant walked out to bat after the dismissal of Shardul Thakur in the first session on Day 2, with India at 314 for 6 and eyeing a formidable first-innings total. Despite being ruled out earlier with a toe fracture, Pant's unexpected return sent shockwaves through the stadium and social media alike.

Twitter exploded with mixed emotions as Rishabh Pant bravely returned to bat despite his injury which has ruled him out for 6 weeks. While many praised his courage and fighting spirit, others expressed concern over the risk to his fitness. Here are some of the top Twitter reactions to Pant’s unexpected and gutsy move during the Manchester Test.

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How the fans reacted on Pant's heroics

@CWC2027_India - " Aaj Rishabh Pant cricket jagat mai AMAR ho gaye."

Fans tweet on Rishabh Pant. [Source - x.com]

@gauravsabnis - "This is some amazing hobbling between the wickets by Rishabh Pant. Most people will work from home if they sprain their foot. Dude is facing 90 mph deliveries on a fractured foot. This is the stuff that legends are made of."

@itzchampak - "We haven't seen Anil Kumble playing with a bandage, but we witnessed Rishabh Pant coming to bat with a fractured foot. Top level dedication. Respect.”

Fan Tweets on Rishabh Pant. [Source - x.com]

@shubhaihum - "Publicity hunger pant making mockery of test cricket firstly he got fake injured to take rest and now limping for fake publicity."

@SoorajJayaraman - "Pant running between the wickets makes no sense. This will worsen his injury????"

@Joearaya_10 - "Rishabh Pant you are a warrior you are a hero giving it all for your nation. There are very few like you. Salute to the Champion.”

Fan tweets on Rishabh Pant. [Source - x.com]

@iamharshtegta - "That’s so brave of Rishabh Pant. Is in extreme pain, got the toe fractured and is out of cricket for next 6-8 weeks. Still came out bat and score for his team. These visuals will forever stay in the hearts of Indian Cricket"

@ninads123 - “Unbelievable! Rishabh Pant walks out to bat with a fractured toe. This kind of grit and determination is what legends are made of!”

Fan tweets on Rishabh Pant. [Source - x.com]

@Chandrumlpt - "I don't know whose stupid idea to bat pant again..he is visibly injured limping...not running comfortably...Sundar is protecting him from facing strike...like no 11...useless recall him to bat...just to show as heroism drama"

@RizzGyat4U - "A man who places nation above himself. How can someone even hate him.”

Fan tweets on Rishabh Pant. [Source - x.com]

@KaranDhoni58296 - "I salute you pant Bro.”

@Mithilviru - "Hatsoff for the Efforts & fight from Pant"

@MitreshPatil248 - "Rishabh Pant is now in an elite list alongside Yuvraj Singh."

@Cashubham95 - "Back to back singles by pant and sundar. Hats off to Pant #pant.”

Fan tweets on Rishabh Pant. [Source - x.com]

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