Twitter reacts to Rishabh Pant’s exceptional innings; Yuvraj Singh says, ‘found our no. 4 batsman for future’

Rishabh Pant who was included in the Indian squad in the middle of the tournament in his first World Cup tournament missed his half century against Bangladesh by just two runs. Rishabh showed immense confidence in his batting as he smashed three back to back fours in a crucial stage of the innings. Pant smashed a brilliant 48 runs of only 41 deliveries with a strike rate of 117.07 before losing his wicket to Shakib Al Hasan in the 44th over of the innings.

However, former Indian cricketer who played a major role in India’s 2011 World Cup triumph, Yuvraj Singh praised the 21 year old cricketer. Yuvraj said that the team has finally found its number four batsman and that they should groom him properly. He tweeted as, “I think finally we have found our no 4 batsman for the future ! Let’s groom him properly yeah ! @RishabPant777”

Twitterati were also impressed with Rishabh’s mature innings in the match and appreciated the young cricketer for his confidence and bringing stability in the middle order. Let’s have a look at few of the tweets.

Man playing his first WC and was called in middle of the WC when he was having fun in delhi.

& Saved Indian Middle Order

That's why Pehle din se bola tha

I want PANT in the place of Shankar

Finally India looking strong in Middle Order with PANT & Kartik.

Without Pant Aaj 300 v nehi hota after Kohli's wicket.#INDvsBANG

The Men in Blue who won the toss and elected to bat first put across a total of 314/9 at the end of 50 overs. Indian cricket team will register their spot in the semi-finals if they win this clash against Bangladesh.