Rishabh Pant Wicket in 2nd Test: Pant Out for 25 After Mistimed Shot

Rishabh Pant Wicket in 2nd Test: India’s Test vice-captain and star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was left fuming after being dismissed in the first innings of the second Test against England.

Captain Shubman Gill was also disappointed to see Rishabh Pant throw away his wicket at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Wednesday, July 2.

Star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant had a good innings for his team in the second Test and looked set for a big score after spending some time in the middle.

Many expected Pant, who scored two centuries in the Headingley Test, to make a big innings in Birmingham, but the wicketkeeper-batsman threw away his wicket after being teased by England spinner Shoaib Bashir.

Rishabh Pant Out for 25, Smashes Helmet in Anger

On the first ball of the 61st over, Shoaib Bashir bowled a full-length ball at 74 kmph to Pant, but he failed to face the ball properly and hit it flat over long-on towards Zak Crawley. The England fielder took a safe catch as he moved to his right.

Shubman Gill was disappointed to see Rishabh Pant dismissed while hitting a big shot. Also, Pant was seen smashing his helmet in the dressing room in anger after scoring 25 runs in 42 balls with a four and a six.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Dinesh Karthik praised the captaincy for the wicket of England national cricket team captain Ben Stokes. He said:

“Excellent captaincy from Ben Stokes. He had placed the fielder deep knowing Pant would try that shot. And it worked perfectly.”

Ravi Shastri: India Must Keep Scoring, Not Just Block

Speaking on Sky Sports, former England captain Michael Atherton praised Ben Stokes’ captaincy and said:

“England take two quick wickets, and Stokes takes Bashir out of the attack. He’s done his job, played the holding role and had success, but now England feels an opportunity that… “Why is Kars back?”

Meanwhile, Ravi Shastri has praised the Indian team despite losing quick wickets. He advised keeping the runs going. He said:

“This is the time to make money. The ball is soft, and in good batting conditions, the bowlers will start to tire. There are still 15 overs until the new ball comes. At this stage, it is important not only to block but also to keep an eye out for runs.”

“England will be happy that they took five wickets in good batting conditions. They did not let India run away, and they have been disciplined. Bashir also played a role in keeping things under control.