Pant and Sarfaraz’s hilarious banter goes viral in Galle Test

During Day 3 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and substitute fielder Sarfaraz Khan were caught on stump mic in a light-hearted exchange. As rain delayed play and India's bowlers shared wickets, Sarfaraz was heard telling Ravindra Jadeja, "Lamba game hai Jaddu bhai. Mil baat ke khaayenge." Pant jumped in, referencing Jadeja's famous sword-wielding celebration, and said, "Aur sab talvaar chalayenge!"

On the field, India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284, taking a 178-run first-innings lead. Manav Suthar took 4-76 on debut, while Jadeja claimed 3-57, reaching 350 Test wickets. However, a 146-run stand between Sonal Dinusha and Niroshan Dickwella prevented a follow-on. Ajinkya Rahane later commented on Pant's constant chatter behind the stumps, saying that bowlers sometimes get angry, according to sports.ndtv.com.