"We'll be back stronger": Rishabh Pant issues strong warning to New Zealand after 1st Test loss

After India’s shocking eight-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the first Test, Rishabh Pant took to social media to reflect on the brutal realities of the game. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter acknowledged the intense emotional rollercoaster that the game often presents to the players like his team experienced against the Kiwis at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Rishabh Pant also highlighted how the game can challenge players to their limits and push them to the brink. Pant also expressed his gratitude towards the passionate Bengaluru crowd, who supported and cheered for the team despite the disappointing outcome in the first Test of the ongoing three-match Test series against New Zealand.

This game will test your limits, knock you down: Rishabh Pant on Bengaluru Test defeat

Furthermore, the star wicketkeeper also promised that the Indian cricket team will return with renewed vigor and determination and rise stronger when they face New Zealand in the second Test in Pune from October 24.

Actually, Rishabh Pant shared a 19-second clip on his social media handle, featuring some memorable moments from the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand. Additionally, the left-handed batter used the background voice of Harsha Bhogle, as the well-known presenter was talking about the purest format of the game.

Harsha Bhogle can be heard saying in the background voice: “The great thing about Test Match Cricket is it always gives you a second chance. Always. There's a second innings for a reason in Test Match Cricket because in life you always get a second innings. That's why there is a second innings in Test Cricket. When the going gets tough, you don't get out but you hang in, hang in, hang in, hang in. If we play Test Match Cricket.”

Pant captioned the post: “This game will test your limits, knock you down, lift you up, and throw you back again. But those who love it rise stronger every time. Thanks to the amazing Bengaluru crowd for the love, support, and cheers. We will be back stronger.”

Here's Rishabh Pant's post for Indian Cricket Fans:

This game will test your limits, knock you down, lift you up and throw you back again. But those who love it rise stronger every time. Thanks to the amazing Bengaluru crowd for the love, support and cheers. We will be back stronger. 🏏#RP17 pic.twitter.com/W1askZtoGr

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) October 20, 2024

Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant was hit on his knee with the ball while wicketkeeping, and he had to leave the ground in the first Test. Even though he did not take the field on Day 3, but returned to bat and played a remarkable knock of 99 runs off 105 balls in the second innings against New Zealand in Bengaluru.

We need to be a little careful: Rohit Sharma

He did not also take the field on Day 5, and Indian captain Rohit Sharma revealed that Pant was not comfortable while running in the second innings, and that’s why they have decided to give him some rest so that he should be 100 percent fit for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune.

Rohit Sharma said at the post-match press conference: “We need to be a little careful about, you know, where he's at and what he is to us."