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21.09.2024 - 15:35 sports.ndtv.com

Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made a strong statement in the ongoing 1st Test against Bangladesh in Chennai as he scored his 6th Test century during the second innings of the match.

Making his first Test appearance after December 2022, Pant took the Bangladesh bowlers to the cleaners during his 109-run stay in the middle.

While Pant has been in the news over the speculations about his future at Delhi Capitals (DC), it has now been reported that the 26-year-old is set to be retained by the franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction.

According to a report in Cricbuzz, Pant met with DC co-owner Parth Jindal in Mumbai ahead of the 1st Test against Bangladesh in Chennai to finalise the player's contract talks.

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Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne described wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant as the most "amusing" player in the Indian team, ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series between the fierce rivals. Pant, who is set to tour Australia for the third time, will look a play a vital role in India's Border-Gavaskar trophy defence, starting with the first Test in Perth from November 22. Pant played a key role in sealing India's Test series win during the last tour in Australia in 2020-21, and Labuschagne dubbed him a 'funny' guy, but lauded him for playing the sport in the 'right spirit'.

India vs Bangladesh - "Aage Daalna...": How Rishabh Pant's Witty Chat Helped R Ashwin Surpass Anil Kumble, Script History

Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday scripted history by becoming the Indian bowler to take most wickets in Asia. He achieved the feat after dismissing Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto on Day 1 of the second Test in Kanpur. Ashwin now has 420 wickets in the Asian continent, one more than former India captain Anil Kumble. He is now only second to Muttiah Muralitharan (612) in the all-time list of bowlers with most wickets in Asia.

"Helmet Se Ek LBW Le Sakte Hain": Rishabh Pant Pokes Fun At Bangladesh Star, Video Viral

Rishabh Pant is finally back in the Indian whites with his inclusion in the ongoing Bangladesh Test series. This is the first red-ball series at the highest level for the southpaw ever since he suffered a horrific car crash in December 2022. As Pant is back behind the stumps for India in the longest format of the game, he has already resumed his on-field chatter during wicketkeeping, which also keeps the fans entertained. The first India vs Bangladesh first Test in Chennai witnessed some really funny moments that were caught on stump mic and Pant had a major contribution in it. Of late, Pant's chatter behind the stumps on Day 1 of second Test vs Bangladesh in Kanpur is going viral.

India vs Bangladesh - Rishabh Pant's Leg-Spin Is 'Too Much' For Shubman Gill To Handle. India Batter Says "Tagdi..."

Shubman Gill continued to fine-tune his approach against spinners ahead of India's second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, beginning on Friday. During India's practice session, ahead of the 2nd Test in Green Park, Gill practiced cover drives with Rishabh Pant giving it a go with the ball and trying to bowl spin deliveries. "Pakdna Jaddu (Jadeja) bhai bhar bhar ke drive maar raha hoon (I will hit a lot of drives)," Gill said in a video posted by BCCI on X.

Mitchell Marsh Says "I Wish Rishabh Pant Was Australian". India Star's Reaction Is Viral

Australian cricket team all-rounder Mitchell Marsh said that he wishes India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant was 'Australian'. In an interaction ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Test series, Marsh was all praise for Pant whom he called a 'ripping bloke' and described him as someone who 'loves winning'. “He's a ripping bloke. I wish he was Australian. He's obviously been through a lot over the last few years, and it's been a hell of a comeback. He's a positive guy, still really young, and he loves winning. He's highly competitive for someone who has the persona of being relaxed and always laughing and smiling. He's got that big smile,” Marsh told Star Sports.

India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Stand Deemed Unsafe, May Collapse. Report Says 'If Rishabh Pant Hits A Six..."

After the first Test of the Indian vs Bangladesh in Chennai, the action now shifts to Kanpur. India would be aiming for a clean sweep in the two-match series at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. The venue is hosting its first international cricket match after 2021. However, according to a report in The Indian Express, the Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) has deemed one of the stands in the stadium as dangerous. According to the report, the government officials has given the verdict that the structure could collapse if the stand is up to full capacity.