In a dramatic moment in Headingly, India’s vice-captain and wicketkeeper-botter Rishabh Pant shocked everyone, including bowler Chris Woakes, when he pulled out his last second place out of his stance, as England seamor started his delivery on 4 day.
Rishabh Pant’s unpredictable Kadam disrupted Chris Woakes, who had almost released the ball, which made a brief moment on 4 of the first testing of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy in Headingly. The incident came to light in India’s second innings in the 32nd over.
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The left -handed batsman, known for his unconventional style and fearless approach, went away from the crease without warning, which was completely shocked. England’s fast bowlers were already ready to give their delivery, resulting in a sudden bridge-out of the pants, causing confusion and slight irritation between the England camp.
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However, it is unknown whether it was a deliberate step from the vice-captain of India. But after realizing his mistake, Pant quickly raised his hand and said, “Sorry, Vokesi” to reduce the situation. The English bowler also responded with a smile, but this moment had already gone viral on social media.
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India’s Mind Games angered Chris Woakes on day 4
Well, India was playing a mind game with Chris Woakes at day 4 in Headingley. Shortly after the pants, the pants shocked everyone after retreating in the last second, KL Rahul did something similar, out of his stance as he was about to distribute the ball.
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Vox was not really happy and gave a slight dazzle a little because the English seamar went back to his mark. Rahul tried to calm the situation by pointing to the additional cover, suggesting that the wind was an issue. However, it seemed that at the end of the non-strayer, the movements of the pants could also be part of distraction, as he was seen adjusting his grip at the same time.
These unexpected pull-outs were disappointed and angry with both Indian batsmen at the crease. Currently, KL Rahul is batting at 59*, and Rishabh Pant also settled at 18* off 32 balls.
Rishabh Pant scares LBW closer as England Burn Review
Meanwhile, a few overs later, Rishabh Pant survived an LBW call on day 4. On the last ball of the 33rd over, Bridan Cars bowled a good length ball, which fell out slightly from outside the stump. Pant tried to scoop it but fell while trying the shot.
The Indian vice-captains barely managed to get a faint touch of the bat off the ball, before he hit his front pad and sent it to the ground. England players made a strong appeal, but the umpire indicated in favor of the swashballing batsman.
With just two seconds on Timer, England captain Ben Stokes decided to review. However, Replay clearly showed that the pants had obtained a small edge on the ball before hitting their pads. The decision did not remain out, and England lost a review, which gave a lot of relief to India and the pants.