The recent viral video from the second innings of the Duleep Trophy match saw Rishabh Pant engage in a fun banter with Kuldeep Yadav from Team A.
India A was still in need of 131 runs with only three wickets in hand, as Kuldeep was the last recognized bowler who could come in handy with the bat. Struggling alone, Kuldeep swept India B spinner Sai Kishore for a boundary on the fifth ball of the over.
The final ball was delayed due to one of the most hilarious interactions that occurred on the field, as Rishabh Pant advised his fielders to close in towards the batter, sighting he would take a single off the final ball.
To which Kuldeep replied, “Mai nahi lunga,” which implies ‘I won’t take a single’.
Pant came in to counter that saying, “Kha le maa kasam nahi lega,” which would imply that you swear to your mother that you won’t take the single.
This instilled a stir of laughter among all who heard it, and also the two players ended the banter as Kuldeep giggled at Pant’s comment.
Rishabh Pant set to make Test comeback ahead of Bangladesh series
Rishabh Pant has emerged as a cricketer who can be India’s star across all formats. Pant made his comeback in red-ball cricket after 634 days of absence with the Duleep Trophy.
After his return, Pant impressed one and all with his stunning glove-work as he dived on both sides of the wicket to take outstanding grabs. Rishabh Pant batted stunningly in the second inning, as he brought back his fearless stance and scored a 34-ball half-century on Test return.
Pant ended his inning on 61 off just 47 balls and helped the team post a target of 275 against Team A. In all likelihood, Rishabh Pant is set to make his Test comeback in the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh.
