Rishabh Pant, the captain of Delhi Capitals (DC), was involved in a dispute with the umpire during their match against LSG at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. During the game on Friday, April 12, Pant argued with the on-field umpire after the umpire decided to review a wide ball, apparently at Pant’s request.
Fans Are Slamming Rishabh Pant After His DRS Fight With Umpire
The incident took place in the 4th over of the match, when Ishant Sharma bowled a wide down the leg side to Devdutt Padikkal. Rishabh Pant challenged the decision, and the review was sent upstairs by the on-field umpire. Pant argued with the umpire over the decision, causing a halt in the game. Replays showed that Pant had indeed requested the wide ball to be reviewed, vindicating the umpire’s decision.
Meanwhile, as the incident went viral on the internet, it sparked a meme fest on social media, with fans sharing hilarious memes, and trolling Rishabh Pant. Many slammed DC’s captain for his mistake.
Check out some of the best reactions:
Pant to umpire after taking a review #DCvsLSG #LSGvsDC #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/7h4ro7P9R7
— Palash Pansey (@PALASHPANSEY) April 12, 2024
Rishabh Is Struggling Behind The Stumps
Rishabh Pant’s performance behind the stumps has been inconsistent since his return from a serious road accident. While he has made impressive saves and attempted bold run-outs, Pant has also struggled with DRS calls.
In a match against KKR, he missed crucial review opportunities, leading to a high score for the opposition. Additionally, Pant has faced fines for slow over-rates and may face further penalties for time-wasting against LSG.
