India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant showcased his skills behind the stumps, not only through his glovework but also with his trademark chatter, during Day 2 of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh.
After Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja contributed to a solid total, it was their turn to shine with the ball. Pant encouraged the duo from behind the stumps, offering his own insights as well. Once again, Pant’s charisma behind the stumps was prominently on display.
Rishabh Pant was playing a Test match for the first time in nearly two years, reminding everyone why he might have been sorely missed. The southpaw was a livewire, with his banter caught on the stump mic.
“Jaddu (Ravindra Jadeja) bhai charo taraf aap hi dikh rahe ho… Aage peeche aap hi ho Jaddu bhai (Jaddu brother, I can see you everywhere. You are everywhere, Jaddu brother),” Pant quipped enthusiastically.
He could also be heard advising Ashwin during his spell. “Come on Ash bhai (Ravichandran Ashwin), keep bowling in good areas, come on Ash,” Pant urged.
India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 2: India in the driving seat
Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten as India concluded Day 2 with a commanding 308-run lead. He ended the day with 12 runs off 13 balls, hitting a six and a four. After a flashy innings of 39 in the first innings, Pant will be looking to make a bigger impact in the second.
India ended Day 2 at 81/3, having lost Yashasvi Jaiswal, captain Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, the latter being given out LBW but opting not to review the decision. Replays later showed that Kohli had edged the delivery and would have been not out had he asked for a referral.
Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah spearheaded the attack with four wickets, bundling Bangladesh out for a meager 149 runs.
