The ongoing Duleep Trophy has captured the attention of cricket fans, and a recent playful moment between Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill has gone viral. Both key members of the Indian national team, Gill and Pant are participating in this domestic red-ball tournament, with Gill captaining India A and Pant representing India B.
During the fourth day of play, an amusing incident unfolded that quickly became the talk of social media. As India A was preparing to take the field, Shubman Gill gathered his teammates for a pre-match huddle to discuss their strategy. However, to everyone’s surprise, Rishabh Pant, in a blue jersey, sneaked into the huddle of the opposing team. With a grin, Pant stood among the India A players, humorously “infiltrating” their team discussion. The lighthearted moment, though rare in professional matches, was taken in good spirit, given the informal nature of the domestic tournament.
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Pant’s antics off the field were not the only highlight, as he also made a strong impact during India B’s second innings. After a low score of just 7 runs in the first innings, Pant bounced back with a quickfire 61 in the second innings. His aggressive batting included 9 boundaries and 2 sixes, propelling India B to a competitive total.
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In response, India A struggled in their chase, with the team’s batting lineup crumbling under pressure. Although KL Rahul managed to score a fighting half-century, his efforts weren’t enough to turn the tide in favor of Shubman Gill’s side, leaving them on the back foot as the match progressed.
The viral video of Pant’s playful intrusion has added a touch of humor to an otherwise intense competition, reminding fans of the camaraderie between players even during high-stakes matches.
