'We want Rishabh Pant' - Gautam Gambhir told to drop ‘useless’ KL Rahul after failure vs NZ ...Middle East

The India National Cricket Team’s real test has begun in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with the final group match against New Zealand, and KL Rahul failed to step up for his team when it mattered most at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (March 2).

Rahul came to bat when India’s score was 128/4, and the expectations were high from him, as he has been getting chances ahead of the explosive Rishabh Pant. But the right-handed batter left one and all disappointed, and the Men in Blue in trouble against the Black Caps.

He was dismissed by Mitchell Santner for just 23 runs off 29 balls, putting India under further pressure against the Black Caps to spark fans’ fury on social media. The delivery was pushed through on the off-stump, skidding off the surface after pitching.

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Rahul, looking to punch it off the back foot, could only manage a thick outside edge. The ball deviated sharply, but Tom Latham reacted swiftly behind the stumps and completed a difficult catch to put pressure on the Men in Blue in the ongoing match in Dubai.

While many fans have been blaming Gautam Gambhir for destroying Rahul’s career by sending him to his weak batting position, leaving many fans feeling for the batter, some are calling for Rishabh Pant’s return to the playing XI for the knockouts of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Here's how fans react to KL Rahul's flop show against the Black Caps:

केएल राहुल बड़ी पारी खेलने में रहे नाकाम NZvsIND, CT 2025, Champions Trophy 2025, KL Rahul pic.twitter.com/tVNQHBfUZ7

Rishabh pant ke career avg se jyada hi run bana leta hai KL Rahul ???

In WC2023, Watch Maxwell inning for important match where Australia defeat can lead to Group stage exit and KL Rahul inning for important match where it matters.You will see difference between Match winner for ?? and a loser for ?? in knockout stages. @Cricketracker #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/6S6nViRf39

1st time KL Rahul Got out in Champions Trophy, Pitch is not easy to bat but Disappointed ?Hopefully a better Gameplay in Semis pic.twitter.com/kKgNV1pF19

KL Rahul why do you play when Pant is there? Because of your slow batting India lost 23 ODI WC final.. u seem to be like quota player ..

KL Rahul has some unreal records on number 4,5 still GG sending him to bat at 6 ,proper planning of destroying his career Feel for him ? pic.twitter.com/UqHedK24ik

What stupid and disastrous decision to play KL Rahul instead of Rishabh Pant in the Champions Trophy, India won't win this trophy if KL Rahul plays knockout games.

#indvsnz Again the biggest fraud of Indian cricket .. will look all classy to score but always will fail when needed KL Rahul

KL Rahul is the biggest fraud for Indian cricket in last 10 year …jis ICC tournament me ye team me raha h india wo championship haari h….last t20 worldcup me team me nahi tha , hum world cup jeet gaye the. #INDvsNZ

Feel for KL Rahul—he doesn’t get to play in his natural position, yet he still gives his best for the team. Being KL Rahul isn’t easy.#INDvsNZ #KLRahul t.co/a5TAb6OuF5

Kisi ko bhi khila lo… even sanju samson aree MS Dhoni ko khila lo lekin ye KL Rahul ko htaaao

When was the last time KL Rahul won India any match ? He is just an useless player in team #indvsNz

We want entertainers like rishabh pant

Rahul had shown some form in the first group match against Bangladesh, scoring an unbeaten 41 runs off 47 balls in Dubai. However, the Karnataka star didn’t get to bat in the high-stakes match against Pakistan, but he missed the chance to add some runs to his tally against the Black Caps.

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