Rishabh Pant has so far shocked the headingley crowd with his fearless brand cricket, but his 4 -day shot selection questioned Dinesh Karthik questioning the argument behind it, because India needed someone to run the second innings of the first test against England.
Rishabh Pant, who broke a memorable centenary in the first innings, saw a determination to attack England in the second innings despite the next innings and difficult batting positions at the Hadingley Stadium in Leeds.
Rishabh Pant is alive twice, Dinesh Karthik questions his shot selection
After Batting for only 8 runs after Shubman Gill’s initial dismissal, Pant joined hands with KL Rahul to bring India back on the track. But instead of playing carefully, the left -handed batsman clung to his attacker, which surprised many, including commentator Dinesh Karthik.
cricketballgame.com
Also: Wack: Rishabh Pant’s cheerful rude reaction goes viral to Kl Rahul – “Hanji, Aisa Nahi Hai …”
Even England’s pacers and spinners continued to test batsmen with sharp lines and swing-friendly situations, the Indian vice-captains did not show any signs of slowing down. Earlier in his innings, a special shot attracted everyone’s attention for wrong reasons.
It happened in the 32nd over. On the third ball, Pant fell on a knee and attempted an ambitious slogan sweep against a Chris Woakes delivery, which was tilted with a bang of over 130 km/h. The ball took the top lead and flew dangerously towards the Lalit-Lega region, where two fielders were converging. But luck was on the edge of the pants as it landed in intervals, and he got four runs.
This is no meaning to me: Dinesh Karthik on Rishabh Pant’s risky shots
While the mob cheered, Dinesh Karthik was not thrilled at all. Former Indian wicketkeeper-Bater has told how unnecessary the shot was, especially given the difficult situation and the nature of the pitch. Karthik believed that the ball was crank in angling and bowlers, trying to sweep a ball as it was too risky.
The commentator also noted how the pants themselves were surprised, assuming that he was to be caught. However, Pant survived intimidation, but his risky plays disappointed many. Dinesh Karthik said on the air, “Given the situation and position of the game, I don’t think it was a percentage shot. I know that he got the result, a very successful.”
Karthik continued, “But Auds were certainly not stacked in his favor. I do not understand while playing a broom for a bowler who bowled 130 clicks above 140. He thought he had gone there. He saw that he had gone straight up. His reaction was almost no, I was not walking here.
Also read: Watch: “Sorry, Woksi” – Rishabh Pant apologizes to Chris Woakes after pulling out in the last moment.
Dinesh Karthik decoded Rishabh Pant’s feelings after LBW survival
Later in the same over, Rishabh Pant tried another risky shot. He went down to a knee to scoop the ball, but it was not a good time. The ball hit his pad, and England captain Ben Stokes appealed for LBW. He even took a review, but Ripley showed that the ball had touched the pants bat before killing the pad. England lost their reviews, and Pant found a lifeline.
After the over, Pant looked disturbed by himself. He was seen talking quietly, telling himself, ‘Rishabh, Marna Hai Toh Seedha Lag Jaiga Naa Ball Pe, Kuch is required to do a different car.’ Reacting to the same, the commentator said that Pant was reminding himself to use a straight bat and was not overdoing things, and hoping that the batsmen would follow their advice.
Karthik said, “First, he told himself, play directly with the bat; I can still do it in the middle. Don’t try to do it too much. He is almost talking to himself saying that he does not need to do anything outside the normal. He is very disappointed with what he did, but I hope he hears himself.”
DK translates what Rishabh Pant was saying! pic.twitter.com/ofgwm4ofop
– Sky Sports Cricket (@Skycricket) June 23, 2025
