IND vs ENG: ‘Aaj Duggal ji behre hain’ – Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant banter lights up India’s easygoing prep for Manchester Test | Cricket News

Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant at The County Ground for a coaching session in Beckenham. (PTI Photo)

Just days after a heartbreaking 22-run loss at Lord’s, the Indian crew appeared relaxed and recharged throughout their first and solely coaching session at Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham on Thursday, forward of the essential fourth Test in Manchester, beginning July 23.While the crew trails 1-2 within the 5-match collection, the temper in camp urged calm, not disaster. According to PTI, music starting from Hanuman Chalisa to Punjabi beats echoed from the dressing room, setting the tone for a lightweight-hearted and low-strain session – a aware option to regroup away from the standard fanfare.

Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Among the extra amusing moments was a pleasant banter between Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah. When a journalist tried chatting with Pant from a distance, the wicketkeeper-batter replied, “Kuch sunai nahi de raha hain”, blaming the music.That’s when Bumrah cheekily chimed in: “Aaj Duggal Ji behre hain,” referencing a well-known line from Hindi movie – Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, drawing laughs from the media corps and teammates alike.Pant, nursing a finger damage, stayed away from wicketkeeping or batting drills, opting for health club work. Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj additionally skipped bowling duties, probably resulting from workload administration.Yet, issues round Pant’s health persist. Former head coach Ravi Shastri made it clear: if Pant cannot maintain wickets, he should not play.“He can’t just be a batter,” stated Shastri in an ICC video. “With the gloves, at least there’s protection. Fielding without them could worsen the injury.”India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate remained hopeful: “We don’t want to replace the keeper mid-innings again. If he’s fit to do both roles, he plays.”