Rishabh Pant - players.bio

CSK Great Roasted By Ex-Australia Star For Defending Rishabh Pant's Shot Selection: "Assistant..."

Former Australia batter Mark Waugh and Mike Hussey had contrasting takes on India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant's shot selection, which led to his dismissal on Day 3 of the ongoing Boxing-Day Test. Pant's innings of 28 ended when he over-balanced while attempting a ramp shot off Scott Boland's delivery, only to be caught by Nathan Lyon at third man. It was a big moment in the match as Pant and Ravindra Jadeja had put on a decent partnership following India's late collapse on Day 2.

"Ego Took Over...": Sunil Gavaskar On His Brutal Criticism Of Rishabh Pant's Dismissal

Legendary Indian cricket team skipper Sunil Gavaskar said that he is very passionate about Indian cricket and explained the reason behind his brutal criticism of Rishabh Pant's dismissal during the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. Pant was dismissed by Scott Boland while trying to play a flick shot and that led to Gavaskar blasting the youngster and calling the shot "stupid". He went on to say that Pant should not even bother to go inside the Indian dressing room. On Sunday, Gavaskar opened up about his comments and said that "Test cricket is not easy".

"Calm Down": Ravi Shastri Launches Strong Support To Rishabh Pant After Sunil Gavaskar's Rant

Rishabh Pant was at the receiving end of viral rant by Sunil Gavaskar after the wicket threw his wicket on Day 3 of the 4th Test leaving India in a precarious situation. Pant did start well and got a few boundaries but then the urge to play the falling lap pull over long-leg brought about his dismissal. "Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! You've got two fielder there and you still go for that. You've missed the previous shot and look where you've been caught. You've caught at deep third man. That is throwing away your wicket. Not in the situation that India was. You have to understand the situation as well. You cannot say that is your natural game. I am sorry that is not your natural game. That is a stupid shot. That is letting your team down badly. He should not be going in that (Indian) dressing room, he should be going into the other dressing room," Gavaskar said on ABC Sport.

Watch: Rishabh Pant's Reaction Can't Be Missed As Mix-Up With Ravindra Jadeja Almost Results In Run Out

A new problem for India that has risen during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been the running between the wickets. On Day 2, mix-up and miscommunication between Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal saw the latter get run out. On Day 3, disaster almost struck twice after a mix-up between Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant resulted in Jadeja almost getting run out in similar fashion to Jaiswal. The incident led to Pant giving an unhappy reaction, and asking Jadeja for more clarity.

4th Test, Day 3: Gutsy Nitish Reddy's Maiden Ton Keeps India Afloat vs Australia

Nitish Reddy, an unknown entity in red ball cricket before the start of Border-Gavaskar series, virtually bailed India out with his dogged maiden Test century in Melbourne on Saturday, severely denting Australia's hopes of winning the Boxing Day contest. Reddy's unbeaten 105 took India to 358 for nine, still 116 runs short of Australia's first innings score of 474 as rain brought an early end to the third day's play. With the flat MCG deck not offering much to the bowlers, saving the Test match shouldn't be a big deal for India. Reddy, easily India's 'find of the series', played a pivotal role in visitors' fightback.

"Stupid, Go Back To...": Sunil Gavaskar Livid With Rishabh Pant. Reason For Rant Is...

Much was expected of Rishabh Pant, with India in dire straits on the third day of the fourth Test, but the India star delivered too little. It was the same careless old way of dismissal, something which made Gavaskar start a rant that has gone viral. The third day's MCG track is perhaps the best to bat on with green grass making way for a brownish tinge and old a Kookaburra hardly doing anything. Had Pant stuck around, there was no way he wouldn't have scored big. With Ravindra Jadeja (17 off 51 balls) for company, Pant did start well and got a few boundaries but then the urge to play the falling lap pull over long-leg brought about his dismissal.

"He Can't Bat At...": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts "Terrible" Rishabh Pant After Poor Dismissal vs Australia

India's start to the third day of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne was not promising at all as the Rohit Sharma-led side lost Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja in the first session itself. Being the last specialist batter left after India had gone five down on Day 2, all eyes were on Pant to deliver a memorable knock. But he could score only 28 off 37 balls. He did get a few boundaries and had lucky escapes, before falling to Scott Boland after attempting a lap shot and getting caught by Nathan Lyon.

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Rishabh Pant Departs After Flashy Shot, India Stare At Follow On

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 3 Live Updates: India have lost the first wicket of the day in Rishabh Pant. That's a crucial blow as no other specialist batter is left! With four wickets remaining, India are still some way from the follow-on score.

Contacts

Rishabh Pant Sport News

CSK Great Roasted By Ex-Australia Star For Defending Rishabh Pant's Shot Selection: "Assistant..."

"Ego Took Over...": Sunil Gavaskar On His Brutal Criticism Of Rishabh Pant's Dismissal

"Calm Down": Ravi Shastri Launches Strong Support To Rishabh Pant After Sunil Gavaskar's Rant

Watch: Rishabh Pant's Reaction Can't Be Missed As Mix-Up With Ravindra Jadeja Almost Results In Run Out

4th Test, Day 3: Gutsy Nitish Reddy's Maiden Ton Keeps India Afloat vs Australia

"Stupid, Go Back To...": Sunil Gavaskar Livid With Rishabh Pant. Reason For Rant Is...

"He Can't Bat At...": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts "Terrible" Rishabh Pant After Poor Dismissal vs Australia

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Rishabh Pant Departs After Flashy Shot, India Stare At Follow On