India vs England Test: ‘Itna tameez se khelne ke chakkar mein … ‘: Rishabh Pant’s complaint to KL Rahul caught on stump mic – WATCH | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Known for his aggressive and attacking type of batting, Rishabh Pant was requested to keep calm and go defensive towards England’s bowling assault on Day 4 of the primary Test at Headingley Stadium in Leeds on Monday. During the primary session, Pant was heard saying one thing to KL Rahul, who was on the non-striker’s finish — and it was picked up by the stump mic.“Paki hui waali ball. Itna tameez se khelne ke chakkar mein chuth rahi hai,” Pant mentioned.Pant, who had scored a superb century within the first innings, was additionally caught speaking to himself in Hindi on the stump mic. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter, showing barely rushed on this innings, was heard telling himself to settle down and keep away from taking pointless dangers.“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.At the opposite finish, KL Rahul put on a masterclass in timing and composure as India reached 153 for 3 at lunch on Day 4. Rahul appeared stable at 72 off 157 balls, whereas Pant was unbeaten on 31 off 59 deliveries. India added 63 runs within the session, dropping only one wicket, and prolonged their total lead to 159 runs.

India, who started the day with a 96-run lead, suffered an early blow when skipper Shubman Gill was dismissed simply seven balls into the morning session. Gill, coming off an impressive century within the first innings, chopped on a superb-size supply from Brydon Carse.Rooted to the crease, Gill was cramped for room because the ball crashed into his stumps. Dejected, the Indian captain stared on the spot the place the ball pitched — presumably on one of many cracks — as he walked again to the dressing room.