• News
  • Sports News
  • Cricket News
  • India vs England Test: 'Itna tameez se khelne ke chakkar mein ... ': Rishabh Pant's complaint to KL Rahul caught on stump mic - WATCH

India vs England Test: 'Itna tameez se khelne ke chakkar mein ... ': Rishabh Pant's complaint to KL Rahul caught on stump mic - WATCH

Rishabh Pant, known for aggressive batting, was heard on the stump mic advising himself to stay calm during the first Test's Day 4 against England. Pant's remarks to KL Rahul about defensive play were also captured.
India vs England Test: 'Itna tameez se khelne ke chakkar mein ... ': Rishabh Pant's complaint to KL Rahul caught on stump mic - WATCH
Rishabh Pant (Getty Images)
NEW DELHI: Known for his aggressive and attacking style of batting, Rishabh Pant was asked to stay calm and go defensive against England’s bowling attack on Day 4 of the first Test at Headingley Stadium in Leeds on Monday. During the first session, Pant was heard saying something to KL Rahul, who was at the non-striker's end — and it was picked up by the stump mic."Paki hui waali ball. Itna tameez se khelne ke chakkar mein chuth rahi hai," Pant said.
India lose momentum on Day 2 | England Fight Back at Headingley
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!
Pant, who had scored a brilliant century in the first innings, was also caught talking to himself in Hindi on the stump mic. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter, appearing slightly rushed in this innings, was heard telling himself to calm down and avoid taking unnecessary risks.
"Waise zaruri nahi hai (It is not important). Maarna hai to seedha lag jayega na next ball (If you want to hit, do it with a straight bat next ball). Zabardasti try kar raha hai (Why are you trying to score forcefully)," Pant was caught saying.
Poll
Should Rishabh Pant adopt a more defensive batting style in Test matches?
At the other end, KL Rahul put on a masterclass in timing and composure as India reached 153 for three at lunch on Day 4. Rahul looked solid at 72 off 157 balls, while Pant was unbeaten on 31 off 59 deliveries. India added 63 runs in the session, losing just one wicket, and extended their overall lead to 159 runs.India, who began the day with a 96-run lead, suffered an early blow when skipper Shubman Gill was dismissed just seven balls into the morning session. Gill, coming off a magnificent century in the first innings, chopped on a good-length delivery from Brydon Carse.Rooted to the crease, Gill was cramped for room as the ball crashed into his stumps. Dejected, the Indian captain stared at the spot where the ball pitched — possibly on one of the cracks — as he walked back to the dressing room.

For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here.
Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik’s inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
author
About the Author
TOI Sports Desk

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects. We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.

End of Article
Follow Us On Social Media