“It is a joke”: Rishabh Pant vents out disappointment on Kuldeep Yadav on the second day of IND vs SA Guwahati Test – Video

India and South Africa resume their fierce rivalry in the second Test of ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) On November 22, 2025 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. With both sides keen to score crucial points, South Africa held their own as their lower middle order frustrated the Indian bowling attack, leading the visitors to a strong first innings score.

Rishabh Pant’s anger on Kuldeep Yadav on the second day of Guwahati Test

Tension increases for Indian team on second day as captain Rishabh Pant Took responsibility behind the stumps and led the team under pressure as the South African batsmen dominated. when despair boils over -Kuldeep YadavOne of India’s leading spinners, was warned twice for delaying the start of the new over – a direct violation of the stop clock regulation recently introduced by the ICC for Test cricket. Enforcing the rule has become particularly important at the moment in the WTC, where umpires have the authority to issue warnings and penalize the opposition team by awarding five runs for repeated violations.

Pant’s irritation became evident on the stump mic, where he could be heard scolding Kuldeep, urging him to bowl without delay and expressing his disappointment towards the accidental fielding. “It’s a joke,Pant expressed concern that procedural lapses were undermining the spirit and professionalism of Test cricket. The outburst also reflected the mounting pressure on Pant, as the stand-in skipper tries to keep his team focused amid a stellar batting display from South Africa.

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South Africa’s lower order took charge against India in 2nd^Ra Examination

While Pant’s fiery intervention exposed India’s internal struggles, South Africa continued to score runs with remarkable resilience. Senuran Muthusamy Played a disciplined innings to reach his maiden Test century, and marco jansonAggressive strokeplay complemented South Africa’s strategy, taking them to 428 for seven at lunch. The pair’s eighth-wicket partnership displayed composure and power, as Jensen dismissed Indian spinners Kuldeep and Ravindra Jadeja Hit many sixes in the important stand of 94. His ability to take no wickets in the morning session further weakened the Indian attack.

despite this Jasprit BumrahDue to tireless efforts and occasional reverse swing, India’s bowlers struggled to break partnerships, while the spinners failed to make a sustained impact. After 28 overs, Kuldeep was out with an expensive score, which increased the team’s problems further.

The ICC’s stop clock rule, in place in Tests from the start of 2025, is designed to maintain the pace of play and prevent slow over rates. Teams now must start a new over within 60 seconds, otherwise face warnings and possible penalties. For India, the inability to follow this rule twice in a crucial session not only risked a five-run penalty but also exposed a communication failure within the team.

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