Watch: Rishabh Pant motivates Washington Sundar on Day 2 of Ind vs Aus Test - 'Dheele pad ke kaam nahi chalega'
Rishabh Pant is back in action for the India-Australia Test series after missing the 2023 BGT due to a serious car accident in December 2022. In a viral video from Day 2, Pant lifted his teammates' spirits with his playful banter during a frustrating last-wicket partnership between Starc and Hazlewood.
As the India-Australia Test in the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) enters its second day, a viral video of Rishabh Pant is capturing fans' attention. The BGT is Pant¡¯s comeback after missing the 2023 BGT due to a severe accident in December 2022 that caused multiple ligament tears in his knees and ankle.
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As India battled through the frustration of a stubborn last-wicket partnership between Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood on Day 2 of the first Test in Perth, Rishabh Pant was his usual energetic self, lightening the mood with his playful banter.
Walking up to the stumps, Pant urged his teammate Washington Sundar, saying, "Dheele pad ke kaam nahi chalega bhai, Wasu. Thoda mahaul banana padega. Thoda dum lagana padega bhai." (Taking it lightly won't work, Wasu. We need to create some atmosphere. We need to put in some effort, brother.)
Former cricketer Ravi Shastri also echoed Pant's sentiments, stressing the importance of breaking the Starc-Hazlewood stand.
The video, shared by the official broadcaster of the series on X, captured the moment of levity.
After adding 25 runs, the duo's resistance was finally ended by Harshit Rana, who dismissed Starc, helping India bowl Australia out for just 104.
Rishabh Pant is back
Rishabh Pant was involved in a serious car accident on December 30, 2022, while driving from Delhi to his hometown in Roorkee.
The accident occurred when his car collided with a divider and caught fire.
Pant suffered significant injuries, including multiple ligament tears in his knee and ankle, as well as injuries to his back and face. He was also burned on his back and hands during the accident.
Following the incident, Pant underwent surgery and a long recovery process. His rehabilitation included a combination of surgeries, physiotherapy, and extensive treatment.
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