Twitter goes in a frenzy as Rishabh Pant still couldn't find a place in the XI

After the first two ODIs in the ongoing series against West Indies, it was expected that Rishabh Pant would be able to find a place in the playing XI in place of the struggling Yuvraj Singh, who has had a dismal outing so far in the West Indies. However, as it turned out, Pant still couldn’t find a place in the XI as Kohli visibly still backs the same XI which played in the second ODI.

If reports had to be believed, Indian batting sensation Rishabh Pant, who has been knocking at the selector’s doors for a while now, was expected to earn his ODI cap in the third one-dayer against West Indies in Antigua. Virat Kohli has already hinted about a change in the lineup after they left the shores of Trinidad and Tobago.

With Yuvraj Singh’s lackluster performance in the series so far with scores of 4 and 14, and MS Dhoni dispensing his knowledge to Rishabh Pant ahead of the match, it wasn’t rocket science to expect the southpaw in the playing XI of the squad.

Pant has already been given a taste of international cricket in the final T20 against England during the start of the year. The young batting sensation from Roorkee also impressed in the IPL following a splendid domestic season where he toppled all records and registered the quickest ton in history (48 balls). His onslaughts along with Sanju Samson against Gujarat Lions is still fondly remembered by many who followed the IPL this season.

Twitterati displayed their displeasure witnessing the absence of the talented Delhi Daredevils middle-order batsman and backing Yuvraj Singh for the slot consistently. On one hand, he was selected into the roster keeping an eye on the future, and on the other hand, Pant has been devoid of getting an opportunity against a team which did not even qualify for the semi-finals.

Let us look at how Twitte reacted to the omission of Pant in the XI

India asked to bat on a damp pitch…once again. And once again, no place for Pant #WIvIND

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 30, 2017

India to bat first against WI. Third ODI and Kohli still doesn't feel the need to bring in Rishabh Pant ? #WIvIND

— Ujwal Kr Singh (@UjwalKS) June 30, 2017

Ridiculous, they won't play Pant for the fear of Yuvraj losing his spot to him.

— Shajin Saketh (@SupertrampMS) June 30, 2017

Rishabh Pant squad mai GST samjhane ke liye hai. He won't play. #INDvWI

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) June 30, 2017

Why is Rishabh Pant still carrying drinks? Believe we are persisting with Yuvraj beyond his expiry date & its not good for India. #WIvIND

— iMallu (@NaanumEngineer) June 30, 2017

This is really baffling from #TeamIndia and @imVkohli . Ideally #rishabhpant should have played in all against WI, but he is warming bench

— Prateek Srivastava (@prateek1786) June 30, 2017

How stupid of virat to not include Rishabh Pant in Squad ? #WIvIND

— Kittu (@FantasticKittu) June 30, 2017

Rishabh Pant in this West Indies tour – eye on future.
Dinesh Kaartik in this West Indies tour – eye not on future.
?

— PBR (@bagrat15) June 30, 2017

Why do they still play yuvi in this team? So Inconsistent. Rishabh pant deserves a chance!

— sohamburger (@MirthfulMoron) June 30, 2017

No Pant again??
Could have played him nd rested Shikhar.
Nd when r they gonna play Shami? https://t.co/afWjoRRsDc

— Amitesh Singh (@ammieSingh_3) June 30, 2017

Why shami don't get chance? you will play him against south africa and rest bhuvi that time. good politics

— Indian Cricket (@Indiancricketz) June 30, 2017

If you don't want to take @MdShami11 in playing XI then why to atleast take him in the squad. Very poor team management !!!

— Vinit Rajawat (@vnit786) June 30, 2017

@imVkohli @virendersehwag @BCCI
Have u taken @MdShami11 for england and west indies for enjoying tour what's wrong with u gyus?

— being vipul57 (@vipulbhatt6) June 30, 2017

Pant ko khilao yaar Yuvraj ke jagah #IndVsWi

— Arun (@Arun_SRKian) June 30, 2017

Really upset because still no chance for Rishabh Pant and Shami.. 🙁
Youngster "MUST" get the chance in playing 11! ?

— Dhruv Parekh (@dhruvparekh1411) June 30, 2017

Waiting for this guy to come back on the field…@MdShami11 waiting for ur swing & cutters as well. pic.twitter.com/DO16qN0Yxl

— Saibhanu Mathurthi (@bhanuvirat25) June 30, 2017