‘Blessed to have Rishabh Pant after MS Dhoni’: Twitterati react after star notches maiden ODI ton

Netizens compared Rishabh Pant to MS Dhoni and said that India was blessed to have a player of his calibre after he notched his maiden ODI century. Pant absolutely dominated the proceedings in the third ODI in Manchester as he inspired India to a historic series win. 

Pant completed his first century in the format, and that too in the series decider. Twitterati were thrilled to see such a commanding display from the 24-year-old. 

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Here’s how netizens reacted:

What a Player we are lucky to have Like you Wicket keeper batsmen after MSD @RishabhPant17 Long Live Rishab#ENGvIND

— JAVID.MOHAMMED(@javidMd111) July 17, 2022

Last match of a series and @RishabhPant17 playing brilliantly – this is a better love story than twilight.

Incredible innings from an incredible player – with great support from Hardik and Jadeja.#IndvsEng pic.twitter.com/WRGMEFb3sA
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 17, 2022

“Jahan matter bade hote hai, wahan Pant khade hote hain.”

What a mature yet so entertaining innings by @rishabhpant17 .. India on a brink of a historic win in England. #EngvsInd pic.twitter.com/3tpRtXrcfv

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) July 17, 2022

Rahul Dravid, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are the Indian wicket keepers to score hundred outside Asia in ODI format.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 17, 2022

More to follow….