New Delhi, Nov 27 (UNI) India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant on Thursday issued an apology on Instagram following the national team’s underwhelming performance in the recent Test series, admitting that India “didn’t play good enough cricket over the last two weeks” and promising a stronger comeback.
“There is no shying away from the fact that we didn’t play good enough cricket over the last two weeks,” Pant wrote.
“As a team and as individuals, we always want to perform at the highest level and bring smiles to billions of Indians. Sorry, we couldn’t live up to expectations this time, but sport teaches you to learn, adapt, and grow – both as a team and as individuals.”
The message comes in the aftermath of India’s 2–0 home Test series loss to South Africa, a result that has drawn sharp criticism from fans and former players. India suffered two heavy defeats, including their biggest loss by runs in Test history.
“Representing India is the greatest honour of our lives. We know what this team is capable of, and we will work hard, regroup, refocus, and reset to come back stronger and better as a team & individuals,” he added.
The reigning World Test Championship (WTC) winners, South Africa, thrashed the Asian Giants by 408 runs in the second and final Test at Guwahati, where Pant was the stand-in captain for India in the absence of Shubman Gill, who was ruled out due to neck spasms. The loss in Guwahati was India’s biggest in terms of runs in Test cricket.
The Indian wicketkeeper-batter Pant failed to make an impact during the two-match Test series against South Africa. Pant made just 49 runs in four innings at a poor average of 12.25.
