Rishabh Pant has made a comeback with his signature outburst from the back of the wickets. After a long wait, Pant is back in action following his injury in the India tour of England. Currently, he is leading India A in the first unofficial Test against South Africa A in Bengaluru. As always, the wicketkeeper-batter was vibrant and lively with his mockery on the ground, and he kept on interacting with the bowlers and fielders.
Rishabh Pant’s on-field antics go viral
In one of Tanush Kotian’s overs, Pant was caught on the stump mic instructing the bowler to “keep it on the stumps and then wait and see what happens.” The clip, spoken in Hindi, quickly went viral on social media—proof that the fiery keeper’s voice has been missed by fans.
Meanwhile, all eyes are on Pant’s fitness and form as he works his way back into top-level cricket. So far, he has looked confident and comfortable on the field, signalling good progress in his comeback journey.
Rishabh Pant dons Virat Kohli’s iconic 18 jersey
In fact, Pant has already been the talk of the town for a different reason before the game. He was walking out to the field with the No. 18 shirt, the one that is most closely linked with Virat Kohli. The move made fans think of Kohli, who has just recently retired from Test cricket. Pant who is normally wearing No. 17, was the focus of a great number of people and their praise for the just symbolic way of making a choice.
Ex-cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu dared to compare Pant to a fearless lion, and he even went back to his unforgettable performances in Australia and England. Supported by fans and experts alike, Pant will endeavour to turn up with a maximum effect on his return and to get back his bat and gloves.
As the situation was at the time of writing, South Africa A were 128 for one after they had been put into bat.
