Danger bell for Rishabh Pant! This position could be taken away from Team India, LSG's loss spoils the game

Rishabh Pant Vice-Captain: After IPL 2026, Indian cricket fans will get to see the thrill of Test matches. However, danger bells are ringing for Rishabh Pant. Afghanistan team will tour India for one Test match and 3 ODI matches. The only Test match will be played in Mullanpur, Chandigarh from June 6. Then three ODIs will be played in Dharamsala on June 14, Lucknow on June 17 and Chennai on June 20. Various news regarding the team selection for this series has left the fans wondering. Meanwhile, the removal of Rishabh Pant from the post of vice-captain is also being discussed.

The BCCI is seriously considering removing Rishabh Pant as vice-captain of the Indian Test team. The discussion is believed to have started because of his difficult tenure with LSG over the last two years, where he has failed to make an impact as a leader in T20 cricket. His place as a wicketkeeper-batsman in the Test team is completely secure. A major decision on his vice-captaincy could be taken at the selectors' meeting to be held in Guwahati on May 19.

Pant's impact on batting

BCCI believes that Indian cricket cannot risk losing a match-winning batsman like Rishabh Pant. There is a growing belief within the board that whenever Rishabh Pant has been given extra responsibility, he has been missing the 'right decision' while batting. The selection committee is now considering giving him a chance to play openly without any load. BCCI believes that 28-year-old Rishabh Pant is not comfortable with the responsibility of leadership. During the Test match against South Africa in Guwahati in November last year, Rishabh Pant was seen struggling tactically while captaining in the absence of Shubman Gill.

Will England's record save Pant's reputation?

However, it is important to note that in his first assignment as full-time vice-captain, Pant's performance in England was outstanding, where he scored 479 runs in 4 matches. He batted despite a fractured leg, showing his passion for the team. He is also the Indian wicketkeeper with the most 50+ scores in England.

Bumrah will play against Afghanistan?

Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the Afghanistan series is subject to the BCCI Medical Board's approval. If the medical team deems their workload safe, they will play the only Test match. There is almost no chance of him playing the ODI series. If there is any problem with the workload, he can be rested for the entire series. 

FAQ

Question 1: When and where will the Test match between India and Afghanistan be played?

Answer: The only Test match between India and Afghanistan will be played from June 6 in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.

Question 2: On which dates and in which stadium will the ODI series matches against Afghanistan be played?

Answer: The first match of the ODI series will be played on June 14 at Dharamsala, the second match at Lucknow on June 17 and the third match at Chennai on June 20.

Question 3: Rishabh Pant's removal from which post is being discussed?

Answer: There is a serious discussion going on to remove Rishabh Pant from the post of vice-captain (vice-captain) of the Indian Test team.

Question 4: What is believed to be the main reason behind Pant's removal from vice-captaincy?

Answer: The debate has started as he has had a difficult tenure as captain of LSG (Lucknow Super Giants) in the IPL over the last two years and has failed to make an impact as a leader in T20s.

Question 5: Is Rishabh Pant's place in the Test team under threat?

Answer: No, Rishabh Pant's position as the main wicketkeeper-batsman in the Test team is absolutely secure.

Question 6: When and where will the final decision on Pant's vice-captaincy be taken?

Answer: A major decision regarding this may be taken in the Selectors' meeting to be held in Guwahati on May 19.

Question 7: How does giving additional responsibility or captaincy affect Pant's game?

Answer: BCCI believes that whenever Pant is under pressure to lead, he gets stuck in making 'correct decisions' while batting and cannot play freely.

Question 8: How old is Pant and in which match did he last captain in which he appeared to struggle?

Answer: Rishabh Pant is 28 years old. He captained the side in the absence of Shubman Gill in the Test against South Africa in Guwahati in November last year, where he struggled tactically.

Question 9: How has Rishabh Pant's record been in Test matches on England soil?

Answer: Pant scored 479 runs in 4 matches as full-time vice-captain in England. He is also the Indian wicketkeeper with the most 50+ scores in England.

Question 10: Who will decide whether Jasprit Bumrah will play in the Afghanistan series or not?

Answer: Whether Jasprit Bumrah will play or not will be decided based on BCCI Medical Board approval and his workload management.

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