A popular cricket tournament Sunil Gavaskar he did not return his disappointment Rishabh Pant's dismissed on Day 3 of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Commenting on television, Gavaskar called Pant's selection “stupid” after the batsman-wicketkeeper attempted a wild shot at Scott Boland.
Rishabh Pant's collapse on Day 3 of the MCG test
Pant's dismissal of just 28 runs came at a crucial moment for India in the opening Boxing Day Test, leaving the team in a precarious position. Pant, who started the day with a six, looked unsteady in his opening spell. He narrowly escaped being caught twice in the slip cordon and twice escaped close to the race due to inconsistency with Ravindra Jadeja. However, when Pant looked settled, he decided to take a long-on from Boland behind the keeper. An errant shot resulted in a high edge, and Nathan Lyon he directly held the third man. Gavaskar expressed his disappointment, stressing that the shot not only showed lack of thought but also put the team in further trouble.
Sunil Gavaskar strongly condemns Pant's careless shooting
Gavaskar didn't mince words on his comments, repeatedly calling Pant's shot “stupid” and criticizing his lack of awareness. Gavaskar also dismissed the argument that such shots were part of Pant's natural game, insisting that it was a careless decision that led to the team's downfall.
“Stupid, stupid, stupid! “You've got two hitters there, and you're still going at it. You missed the previous photo. And look where you are caught. You are caught by a third party. This is losing your wicket. Not how India was, you have to understand the situation. You can't say that's your natural game. I am sad. That's not your natural game. That stupid shot. This makes your team very difficult! “Gavaskar he fumed during the comments.
In addition to the sting, Gavaskar suggested that Pant avoid the Indian dressing room altogether. “He should not enter the room. He should go to another dressing room,” the former Indian general said, without comment Harsha Bhogle look surprised. Gavaskar's strong voice confirmed his frustration with the batsman's shot selection, especially at a time of high pressure when India were on the verge of chasing a boundary.
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“Stupid, stupid, stupid!” 😡
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Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar shine after the top fall
Pant's dismissal was followed by Jadeja's departure, leaving India reeling at 244/7 by lunch. However, the day changed for India, thanks to the unyielding alliance between them Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar. The pair added an unbeaten 105 runs for the eighth wicket, strengthening India's innings and keeping them in the contest.
At Tea, Reddy remained unbeaten on a gritty 85 off 119 balls, showing poise and courage. Sundar, too, played a steady hand, scoring 40 not out India reached 326/7 before the bad light and the drizzle interrupted the play. The duo's efforts took India close to reducing the deficit in the first innings, giving hope after a difficult start.
Reddy's impressive knock includes beautiful shots and a confident approach, which earned him respect from commentators and fans alike. His resolve came in stark contrast to Pant's dismissal earlier in the day, highlighting the importance of temper in Test cricket.