In the performance of sheer flexibility and commitment, IndiaWicketkeeper-better Rishabh Pant Demonstrated remarkable bravery on 2 of Manchester Test EnglandPant, who hurt 1 day after suffering from a fracture toe while playing a reverse sweep, left behind everyone to bat the next morning.
Despite the huge physical discomfort, the pants stood longer from their behalf when they needed it most. In a difficult situation, with India, the vice-captain returned to the crease and managed to knock a brave 54-run. His contribution was important in guidance for a total of 358 in guidance to India.
Crowd appreciated the courage of Rishabh Pants with a standing ovation
The moment the pants again entered the area were nothing short of emotional. As he reduced steps with a clear expression of patience and determination in Old Trafford, the entire stadium increased to his feet. English fans, Indian supporters, and even neutral united in applause, accepted the cricketer’s courage to face hostile bowling despite a serious injury.
Social media was praised as fans, former cricketers and analysts. Many users shared videos and photos of Standing Ovens, calling it the “Gozbump Moment” and one of the most inspiring scenes in the series.
Fans accused England of poor sportsmanship on strategy to target injured pants
However, after this, many cricket fans disappointed. England bowlers including skipper Ben stokes And pacer Jofra ArcherThe injured leg was seen directly in the wounded leg with a target of a hurry of the yorker. While the aggressive bowling is part of the game, the frequent targeting of a blind injured player did not sit well with the audience.
A barrage of reactions on social media, England team accused the team with a lack of several allegations. Hashtags such as #Shameonengland and #Respectpant started trending, as fans intentionally expressed dissatisfaction over the efforts to take advantage of the pant injury.
Here’s how fans reacted:
He is targeting Rishabh Pant’s injured leg pic.twitter.com/hkyhhek9as
– Sagar (@Sagarcasm) July 24, 2025
Stokes target the left leg of the pants which is appropriate, but then the same English side when our bowlers bowl into the tail enders.
– @Posercher July 24, 2025
Who said that cricket gentleman is a game? England’s strategy seems clear, they are targeting the injured Rishabh Pant leg and want to send it for a long break. pic.twitter.com/fdpklpj47m
– Sujit Suman (@Sujeetsuman1991) July 24, 2025
#INDVENG The ball almost kills the pants on its right leg.
It is very difficult to see .. He is playing with a broken leg …
Still carrying pacers.
Hates the pants. pic.twitter.com/nwq5ckyf8f
– Anurag Sinha (@auragsinha1992) July 24, 2025
They are targeting the fracture toe of pants, which is quite appropriate. This is a difficult game. The better F ** British do not cry better than next, when their tailors are combined with short ball accessories. There is no blacket or cry on fair play rules.#INDVSENG pic.twitter.com/hwcd81qycw
– Dhruv. (@Cricnerddhruv) July 24, 2025
They are targeting the legs of pants with yorker which is really appropriate. But if similar things are done by Indian bowlers, then Creland must have started the drama ‘spirit of sports’.
– Baba (@babaprempujari) July 24, 2025
Therefore, the ‘Spirit of the Game’ flag bearer of England is allowing his magical captain Ben Stokes to deliberately target Rishabh Pant’s fragmented leg. slow clap
– Akshat (@akshat_cricket) July 24, 2025
Who said that cricket gentleman is a game? England’s strategy seems clear, they are targeting the injured Rishabh Pant leg and want to send it for a long break. pic.twitter.com/mrzoak8abx
– Jamal Ahmed (@jamaalahmad786) July 24, 2025
Stokes deliberately wounded the injured Left Leg – Fair Play, part of the game. But don’t forget this, this is the same English side that Indian pacers bowl less in their talenders. #ENGVSIND #ENGVSINDTES #Testcrick
– Kavan Rana (@Kavanrana) July 24, 2025
Stokes targets the left leg of the pants which is appropriate, but then the same will kill the English side if our bowlers will be a small bowl in Tail Anders @benstokes38 Please tell your colleagues that they should cry when our bowlers ball a bemer or yorker for your tales. #INDVSENG #RISHABHPANT
– Akash Patel (@akashpatel233) July 24, 2025
Sports champion stokes that targets the injured leg of the pants 🫡#ENGVSIND
– ಹರ್ಷ (@grharsh) July 24, 2025
So when it is @NglandcrickTime, the spirit of the game disappears in the thin air … targeting the injured leg of the pants.#INDVSENG
– Biswajit 📚 🖊 👓 🇮🇳 (@biswa_1211) July 24, 2025
Seeing Ben Stokes, ICT fans target the injured leg of Rishabh Pant pic.twitter.com/cbuovakksk
– _Sankasm_ (@_sankasm_) July 24, 2025
Stokes/Archer again targets the fracture toe of pants. What is this? The spirit of the game?
– Paridhi Srivastava 7🏏⚽ (@beingkohlicious) July 24, 2025
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