22 September,2024 08:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rishabh Pant (Pic: X)
In the recently concluded IND vs BAN 1st Test match, Team India registered a solid win over Bangladesh by 280 runs. Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant and Ravichandran Ashwin made crucial contributions to seal the victory for the side.
During the IND vs BAN 1st Test, Shubman Gill was caught on stump microphone saying "Mohammad Siraj official I'd hai, baaki ki sab fake hain" to Indian star pacer Mohammed Siraj. Previously, the pacer's video of stating his official social media handle went viral on the internet. Taking to X:
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Similarly, Rishabh Pant who made a return to Test cricket during the IND vs BAN 1st Test enjoyed the moment of helping his opponents to place fielders in the ongoing match. While Pant was batting at the crease, he was seen saying, "Aree idhar aayega ek...Bhai ek idhar...One fielder here, mid wicket". After Rishabh Pant asked Bangladesh's side to place a fielder on mid-wicket, the visitors agreed to him and change the fielding position. Taking to X:
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When asked about his his field placement incident, Rishabh Pant opened up by saying, "Whenever I talk to Ajay bhai (Ajay Jadeja), he keeps telling me that cricket should always be played in a better way, even if it's other team or your own team. So there were two fielders standing at the same position. So, I asked him to place one fielder here." Taking to X:
Rishabh Pant is also known for passing comments on opposition batsmen while donning the "Big Gloves." Here is the video of him speaking to his teammates during the IND vs BAN 1st Test. Taking to X: