[WATCH] "Aise Yeh Zaroori Nahi Hai!": Rishabh Pant criticizes himself for reckless shot on Day 4 in ENG vs IND first Test
Rishabh Pant scolded himself for reckless shot selection on Day 4 of the Headingley Test.
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India started Day 4 of the 1st Test at Headingley on the back foot after captain Shubman Gill was gotten out early for a mere 8 runs. The early setback saw Rishabh Pant come in at the crease with the scorecard at 92/3. Whereas India was in need of stability, Pant came in with his usual flair and aggression.
As the game turned in England's direction, Pant carried on playing his aggressive strokeplay, disregarding the situation of the match. He played expansive shots, played away from the body, and danced down the pitch mindlessly—nearly giving away his wicket on multiple occasions. His strategy left people with raised eyebrows, particularly when prudence was the hour of the need.
A moment from the day that caught attention was Pant’s visible frustration at his own decision-making. A video of the 27-year-old talking to himself at the non-striker's end went viral, where he could be heard saying, “Tu aisa kyu kar raha hai, iski kya zarurat hai?” Why are you doing this? There’s no need). Commentator Dinesh Karthik translated this on air and pointed out how Pant was struggling with his instincts.
Pant: Entertainer Torn Between Instinct and Responsibility
Pant's moment of self-criticism betrayed the inner turmoil of a player who feeds on uncertainty but knew the onus was on him. Unlike in the first innings, where his fearless hundred entertained spectators, the second innings showed a more sensitive side of the left-hander.
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Despite his erratic approach, Pant scored a crucial 118, building a game-changing 195-run partnership with KL Rahul (137). However, after their dismissals, India collapsed, losing the last six wickets for just 31 runs. England had 350 more to get and were placed at 21/0 at Day 4's end, having been set a target of 371. The Indian bowlers struggled hard during the evening session but were deprived of any gratification.
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