Rishabh Pant fills in for Gill, blasts spin struggle 2025

Rishabh Pant stepped in for Shubman Gill and delivered a blunt assessment after India were dismantled by spin in Kolkata. He said the team should be able to handle turn, rotate strike, and show clearer intent under pressure. Pant urged better preparation and accountability as India review selection, approach, and conditions following a sobering defeat in a closely watched series.