India vs England, ICC World Cup 2019: Twitter celebrates Rishab Pant’s World Cup debut with memes

His inclusion was announced by Virat Kohli during the India-England toss.

Updated on: Jun 30, 2019, 17:06:11 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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The left-handed batsman Rishab Pant finally got his chance to make his debut in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019. A few days back, he went to England as a replacement for injured batsman Shikhar Dhawan. However, until now, Pant was waiting on the sidelines. Today, he replaced Vijay Shankar to join Team India and play in the match against England.

Pant replaced Vijay Shankar in today’s match. (Twitter/@RishabPant777)

Pant’s inclusion in today’s match came as a pleasant surprise for his fans. Excited people soon took to Twitter to share their joy, mainly in the form of memes.

We have collected some of the best memes shared by tweeple, check them out:

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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