The last meme exactly matches to what has happened after the last ODI. I now feel pant will now become a standby wicket keeper. This shows how you can lose your spot if you do not perform in Indian cricket.
I sympathize with Pant as he's one my fav young player but he can use some time off and fine-tuning as he's young fella and has plenty of time to bounce back in the limited over cricket. his test spot as wicket keeper- batsman seems fine after Saha retirement or at least in SENA countries.
About Rahul's as an batsman-Wicket Keeper, in limited over cricket management can try him at this position because it helps their cause ( middle order crisis ) and its opens the possibility of including one extra batsman as well. Having said that i have been watching KL Rahul for last 2-3 years but this is the first time he justified his selection IMO and i really enjoyed his match winning performance.
But its only one performance and consistency is very much required so i won't jump in any conclusion and wait for more games.
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You underestimate what Rahul brings to the table. This way of thinking was what gave Pant so many chances and we all know what happened. KL Rahul is the middle order king that fans have been waiting for quite sometime now and I think he basically grabbed the spot.
His record in middle order are promising but sometimes stats bluff big time. contribution in winning cause is more important than making runs in one-sided games.