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Rishabh Pant kicks ball, takes 21 balls to score in warm-up
Times of India reports that Rishabh Pant used his football skills during India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo. After being dismissed cheaply in the first innings, Pant took…
The Story in Brief
Times of India reports that Rishabh Pant used his football skills during India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo. After being dismissed cheaply in the first innings, Pant took 21 balls to score his first run in the second innings. He then hit three sixes. Head coach Gautam Gambhir appeared surprised by Pant's slow start. The unusual moment of Pant kicking the ball instead of using his bat was widely shared on social media. India won the game by six wickets. The Test series begins on August 15 in Galle.
The Indian Opinion
Some may see Pant's football kicks as a sign of indiscipline, but it is simply his style. The 21-ball duck raised eyebrows, yet he later hit three sixes, showing he can adjust. The real test comes in the Test series starting August 15. Can he balance his flair with the patience needed for longer formats?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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