Rishabh Pant’s Hilarious Banter with Kuldeep Yadav Lights Up Duleep Trophy
In a lighthearted moment during the Duleep Trophy match between India A and India B in Bengaluru, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant engaged in a playful banter with teammate Kuldeep Yadav.
As India B sought to dismiss India A in their second innings, Pant’s voice was captured on the stump microphone teasing Kuldeep. After Kuldeep hit a boundary off the fifth ball of the 41st over, Pant anticipated that he would attempt a single off the final ball.
“Close in, close in,” Pant urged his teammates. “He’s going to take a single.”
Kuldeep responded, “No, I won’t.”
Undeterred, Pant persisted, “Swear on your mother.”
The exchange drew laughter from the players and spectators alike.
Despite the lighthearted banter, India B emerged victorious in the contest by 79 runs. Musheer Khan’s impressive 181 in the first innings and Pant’s quickfire 61 in the second were key contributions to their success.
Musheer was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. India B will next face India C in Anantapur from September 12.
