Gautam Gambhir and Rishabh Pant was caught in a serious conversation after India's humiliating 30-run defeat against South Africa in the first Test at the Eden Gardens on November 16. The tense chat, which continued for a couple of minutes, took no time to go viral ever since.
Gautam Gambhir, Rishabh Pant's tense chat after India's Eden Gardens defeat turns eyeballs
India's painful loss to Proteas ignited a fiery atmosphere within the Indian camp. This loss was particularly embarrassing as India had prepared a pitch specifically tailored to suit their strengths. Unfortunately, the wicket turned into a nightmare for the home side, as they crashed badly and failed to chase down the modest target of just 124 runs.
The frustration immediately surfaced on the ground following the match. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and vice-captain Rishabh Pant were observed having an intense discussion, clearly stemming from the disappointing result. A viral video further captured the tension, showing Gambhir expressing his frustration to Pant in the dressing room.
Watch the video here:
India drop to 4th in WTC points table
Notably, it was India's first defeat at the Eden Gardens in the longest format since 2012. India were forced to play the second innings without the services of skipper Shubman Gill. He had suffered a neck injury while batting in the first innings, and his absence proved to be incredibly costly for the team's performance.
This defeat had serious repercussions for India in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, causing them to drop to the No. 4 spot. Their WTC record now stands at 4 wins and 3 losses from 8 matches played so far. Meanwhile, Australia continues to dominate the rankings, holding the No. 1 spot with a perfect record of 3 wins from 3 matches. South Africa, courtesy of their victory, jumped to the No. 2 position, having secured 2 wins and 1 loss in the 3 matches they have played. Sri Lanka currently hold the third spot, with one win and one draw in their two matches.