Eng vs ind: Fans Slament England for having deliberately targeted the fractured toe of Rishabh Pant day 2 of the Manchester test
In a manifestation of resilience and commitment, Indiawindow Rishabh pants presented a remarkable bravery on day 2 of the Manchester test against England. Pant, who retired day 1 after having undergone a fractured toe while playing inverted scanning, amazed everyone returning to the beat the next morning.
Despite the immense physical discomfort, Pant was standing for his side when they needed him most. With India in a delicate situation, the vice-captain returned to the fold and widened deeply, succeeding in putting a valiant stroke of 54 points. His contribution was essential to guide India to a total of first competitive rounds of 358.
The crowd applauds the courage of Rishabh Pant with a standing ovation
The moment when Pant returned to the field was simply emotional. While stalling the steps with Old Trafford with a clear expression of grain and determination, the whole stadium got up. English fans, Indian supporters and even neutrals united in applause, recognizing the cricket player’s courage to deal with hostile bowling alive despite a serious injury.
Social media was in excitement with admiration as fans, former cricket players and analysts greeted the spirit of pant. Several users have shared videos and photos of standing ovation, calling it a “moment of goosebumps” and one of the most inspiring scenes in the series.
Read also: Eng vs ind: Sachin Tentulkar greets the warrior blow of Rishabh Pant for India in the middle of the fracture of the toes on day 2 of the Manchester test
Fans accuse England of bad sporting spirit on wounded targeting tactics
However, what followed left many fans of disappointed cricket. Quicks from England, including skipper Ben Stokes and pace Jofra Archerwere seen targeting a wave of yorkers directly at the injured foot of Pant. Although the aggressive bowling alley is part of the game, the coherent targeting of a visibly injured player was not well known with the spectators.
A reactions dam flocked on social networks, many accusing the England team of lacking sporting spirit. Hashtags like #Shameonengland and #Res -respecting started on the tendency, while fans expressed their dissatisfaction with deliberate attempts to exploit Pant’s injury.
Here’s how fans reacted:
He targets the injured foot of Rishabh Pant pic.twitter.com/hkyhhek9as
– Sagar (@Sagarcasm) July 24, 2025
Stokes targeting Pant’s left leg, which is right, but the same English side groaned if our quisors bolled the tail shorts.
– Archer (@poserarcher) July 24, 2025
Who said cricket was Gentleman Game? England tactics seem clear, they target the injured Rishabh pants leg and want to send it for a long break. pic.twitter.com/fdpklpj47m
– SUJEET SUMAN (@ subjectsuman1991) July 24, 2025
#Semis The balloon almost hit the pants on its right foot.
It’s very difficult to look at. He plays with a broken foot …
Always taking the Pacers.
Pants hat. pic.twitter.com/nwq5ckyf8f
– Anurag Sinha (@ anuragsinha1992) July 24, 2025
They target the fractured toe of Pant, which is fairly fair. It is a difficult sport. Better from the next time, the English are not crying when their Taienders are dotted with short ball stuff. No Blabber or Cry Babbies on fair play rules.#Indvseng pic.twitter.com/hwcd81qycw
– Dhruv. (@Cricnerddhruv) July 24, 2025
They are targeting the pant’s foot with the Yorkers, which is actually fair. But if similar things are done by Indian quisors, Cryland would have started the drama “spirit of the game”.
– Baby (@babaprempujari) July 24, 2025
Thus, the standard bearer of “Spirit of the Game”, England allows its magic captain Ben Stokes to deliberately target the fractured foot of Rishabh Pant. Slowdown 👏
– Akshat (@Akshat_CRick) July 24, 2025
Who said cricket was Gentleman Game? England tactics seem clear, they target the injured Rishabh pants leg and want to send it for a long break. pic.twitter.com/mrzoak8abx
– Jamal Ahmad (@ jamaaahmad786) July 24, 2025
Stokes deliberately targeting the injured left leg of Pant – Fair Play, part of the game. But let’s not forget, it is the same English side that cries a fault when the Indian Pacers bollated Tailenders. Hypocrisy strikes stronger than the bouncer! #Engvind #Engvsktest #TestCricket
– Kavan Rana (@kavanrana) July 24, 2025
Stokes targeting pant’s left leg, which is right but the same English side groaned if our quisons were short to the tail andar @ Benstokes38 Please tell your teammates that they should cry when our quisters go to a beamer or Yorker to your Taienders. #Indvseng #Rishabhpant
– Akash Patel (@ akashpatel233) July 24, 2025
The champion of the spirit of the game Stokes targeting the injured leg of Pant 🫡#Engvind
– Harsha (@grharsh) July 24, 2025
So when it’s @EnglandCcketIt’s time, the spirit of the game disappears in a thin air … targeting the injured foot of the pant.#Indvseng
– biswajit 📚 🖊 🖊 👓 👓 (@ biswa_1211) July 24, 2025
Tic fans watching Ben Stokes target the injured leg of Rishabh Pant pic.twitter.com/cbuovakkksk
_Sankasm_ (@_sankasm_) July 24, 2025
Stokes / archer targeting the fractured toe of Pant again. What is this? Playing spirit?
– Paidhi Srivastava 7🏏⚽ (@beingkohlicious) July 24, 2025
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