The comments come in the wake of Pant\u2019s controversial shot selection during the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne, which played a significant role in India\u2019s collapse and eventual 184-run defeat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
During the second innings of the Melbourne Test, with India fighting to save the match, Pant fell while attempting a risky six off Travis Head. The ill-timed shot resulted in his dismissal and triggered a collapse in the Indian batting lineup, leading to their inability to survive the final 91 overs of Day 5.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s loss put them 1-2 behind in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, damaging India\u2019s hopes of reaching the WTC final, drawing widespread criticism of Pant\u2019s shot selection.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Manjrekar offered a nuanced perspective, claiming Pant should be criticised for his failure to make big scores rather than the manner of his dismissal. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Manjrekar highlighted Pant\u2019s impressive Test credentials while cautioning against over-analyzing the manner of his dismissals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPant should be criticised only for his failures, rather than how he fails. He averages 42 in Tests with at least 3 great innings, ever played by an Indian! In 42 Tests, he has 6 hundreds and 7 nineties. He is a great player not scoring enough runs & that\u2019s the crux of it,\u201d Manjrekar posted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Manjrekar\u2019s remarks underscored Pant\u2019s record as a match-winner who has delivered under pressure multiple times in his young career, including landmark performances in Australia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pant\u2019s contributions in the ongoing series have been underwhelming, with the southpaw scoring just 154 runs in four matches (seven innings) at an average of 22. His highest score of 37 in the series stands in stark contrast to his career-best performances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pant came into the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in fine form, having been the leading run-scorer in India\u2019s previous series against New Zealand with 261 runs in three matches. His stunning century against Bangladesh in Chennai earlier this year, marking his Test comeback after 21 months, further raised expectations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pant\u2019s contributions in the ongoing series have been underwhelming, with the southpaw scoring just 154 runs in four matches (seven innings) at an average of 22. His highest score of 37 in the series stands in stark contrast to his career-best performances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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