IND vs ENG: Fans criticize KS Bharat as wicket-keeper fails with bat on home turf

KS Bharat scored 17 in the first and 6 in the second innings of the second test on his home turf.

India’s search for a formidable wicket-keeper batter is still on. Despite getting first preference over the likes of Ishan Kishan and others, Bharat is yet to shine. Bharat once again disappointed everyone with his poor show with the bat on his home turf in Visakhapatnam. Young English leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed dismissed Bharat for just six in the second innings.

KS Bharat had a disappointing show with the bat in the first innings as well. Srikar Bharat got a decent start on day one, but he was dismissed for 17. Indian fans are disappointed with Bharat’s continuous poor show with the bat and social media was flooded with his severe criticism. Srikar Bharat has so far played seven test matches for India but he’s yet to hit a fifty.

KS Bharat slammed after poor show with bat

Indian fans on social media questioned Srikar Bharat’s place in the Indian playing XI over Ishan Kishan. KS Bharat made his test debut against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023. Bharat was part of India’s XI till the WTC final, but his persistent failures prompted Indian team management to look at Ishan Kishan as his replacement but he could only play two test matches.

Here’s how critics reacted to KS Bharat’s poor show with the bat:

Me waiting for KS Bharat performance:#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/irCagoLgzt

— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) February 4, 2024

Which genius in the BCCI has seen tremendous talent in KS Bharat to play for the team in Tests? Especially when a better option in Ishan Kishan is available? Dravid is doing a Greg Chappel with Team India. @BCCI

— Prashant Kumar (@scribe_prashant) February 4, 2024

K S Bharat is very lucky to have been playing Test for India. #IndvsEng

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) February 4, 2024

KS Bharat after he's given out in Vizag pic.twitter.com/nBIEFXPv8r

— Varun (@wizardrincewind) February 4, 2024

KS Bharat just wasting all of his Opportunities!Averaging only 20.09 in 12 Test Innings with 0 50+ Scores!#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/8yZVKRr2HN

— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) February 4, 2024

Rohit to KS Bharat in next match pic.twitter.com/RvGKfxHWfW

— Aparna (@AppeFizzz) February 4, 2024

Though KS Bharat has done a great job behind the stumps, but he doesn't show the promise with the batIshan Kishan in the WI did a better job, An attacking left hand batter in the top 6-7 is a great plusHope Ishan gets picked for the remaining 3 tests#IndianCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/16ak9ypj52

— Wickets11 (@Wickets112) February 4, 2024

Rishabh Pant used to save us from collapse vs England KS Bharat used to Create more Collapse vs England pic.twitter.com/fupoIq7P5u

— Aslam (@EdenGardens1214) February 4, 2024

Players like Mukesh Kumar and KS BHARAT make me feel why tf we are even 140 crore when we have such players in our team #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/EXl1jUpzRS

— SM (@dickjorsey) February 4, 2024

Total runs in this series till now KS Bharat ( as a WK ) – 92Rohit Sharma ( opener) – 90But but KS Bharat didn't deserve to play test cricket 💔

— Ayush (@vkkings077) February 4, 2024

Biggest unsolved mysteries of India:1. Talwar Murder Case2. Kailash Parvat Secret3. KS Bharat's selection in ICT#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/rTc5v1ZG7X

— Shekhar (@Shekhar499) February 4, 2024

KS Bharat was once again preferred as wicket-keeper batter against England over Dhruv Jurel. Srikar Bharat did had a decent start in the Hyderabad test, but his dismissal in the second innings made everyone question his temperament. He has played seven test matches for India so far and scored 221 runs in 12 test innings. Bharat’s average in test cricket stands at 20.09 with a highest score of just 44.

Andhra Pradesh wicket-keeper impressed everyone with his splendid show with the bat in Ranji Trophy and India A tours, but so far he has failed to replicate the same performance at international level. Bharat has played 96 First Class games and scored 5101 runs at an average oaf 59.89 with 10 centuries. Indian team management might look to try out Dhruv Jurel in the Rajkot test.

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