Pant's Hilarious Advice: 'Get Him Out LBW with His Helmet'

Pant’s Hilarious Advice: ‘Get Him Out LBW with His Helmet’

India’s wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant is renowned for his animated and enthusiastic presence behind the stumps. During the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, Pant once again displayed his humorous side with a hilarious piece of advice for spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

As Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque repeatedly attempted to sweep Ashwin’s deliveries, Pant suggested an unconventional strategy to trap him leg-before-wicket (LBW). “Helmet se ek LBW le sakta hai bhai (You can get him out LBW with his helmet),” Pant quipped to Ashwin from behind the stumps.

Mominul’s diminutive stature, standing at just 5’3″, meant that his low sweeping technique brought his head close to the line of the stumps. Pant’s spontaneous advice prompted Ashwin to consider the possibility of dismissing Mominul by hitting his helmet.

Despite Pant’s suggestion, Mominul remained unyielding, surviving the onslaught of Indian bowlers and eventually scoring a magnificent 13th Test century, his first on Indian soil. He remained unbeaten on 107 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 233.

On the other hand, Ashwin claimed the wickets of Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shakib Al Hasan, finishing with figures of 2/45 in 15 overs.

India’s response to Bangladesh’s total was equally impressive. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Rohit Sharma provided a flying start, guiding India to the fastest-ever team fifty in Test cricket history. Rohit and Jaiswal reached the milestone in just three overs.

While Rohit departed soon after, Jaiswal continued the momentum alongside Shubman Gill. India reached the 100-run mark in 10.1 overs, also the fastest to that score in Test history, surpassing their own record set in 2023 against West Indies.

Wicketkeeper's Hilarious Run-Out Attempt Goes Viral

Wicketkeeper’s Hilarious Run-Out Attempt Goes Viral

Cricket, a sport known for its intense competition, occasionally provides moments of hilarity that leave fans in stitches. In a recent video shared by former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra, a wicketkeeper’s comical attempt at a run-out has gone viral.

The video captures a wicketkeeper attempting to run out a batter at the non-striker’s end. As the batter attempts to steal a single, the wicketkeeper collects the ball and aims to throw it at the stumps. However, in a moment of misjudgment, the wicketkeeper’s throw goes astray and hits his own team’s bowler.

“There is no single, where are you running? We have been looted by our own, what can strangers do,” quips Aakash Chopra, a renowned commentator, in the video.

The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of cricket and the occasional moments of absurdity that can occur even in the most serious of matches. It serves as a reminder that even in the midst of intense competition, there is always room for a bit of laughter.

Meanwhile, former India opener Aakash Chopra has expressed surprise over the exclusion of leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal from the BCCI’s central contracts. Chopra believes that Chahal’s omission indicates that the selection committee is exploring other options.

“I am a bit surprised that Yuzi Chahal’s name is not there. Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, and Shikhar Dhawan – their names not being there, I can understand. Even Deepak Hooda for that matter. But Chahal’s name not being there – what does that signify? It seems to indicate that they (BCCI) are looking in a different direction,” said Chopra on his YouTube channel.

The BCCI’s decision to exclude Chahal has raised questions about his future in the Indian team. The leg-spinner has been a consistent performer for India in limited-overs cricket, but his recent form has been inconsistent. It remains to be seen whether Chahal will be able to regain his place in the team and prove his worth to the selectors.

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