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Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar He did not suppress his frustration Rishabh Pant dismissal during day 3 of the fourth test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. While commentating for the host broadcaster, Gavaskar called Pant’s shot selection “stupid” after the keeper-batsman attempted an unorthodox shot against Scott Boland.
Rishabh Pant falls on day 3 of the MCG Test
Pant’s dismissal for just 28 runs came at a crucial juncture in India’s first innings in the Boxing Day Test, leaving the team in a precarious position. Pant, who started the day batting with a six, looked uneasy at the start of his innings. He narrowly escaped being caught in the access cordon twice and survived two near escapes due to miscommunication with Ravindra Jadeja. However, just when Pant seemed to have calmed down, he decided to take a full ball from Boland behind the keeper. The misjudged shot resulted in a top edge, and Natalia Lyon took a straight catch to deep third man. Gavaskar expressed his disappointment and emphasized that the shot not only showed poor judgment but also put the team in more trouble.
Sunil Gavaskar’s harsh criticism of Pant’s reckless shot
Gavaskar did not mince his words during his commentary, repeatedly calling Pant’s shot “stupid” and criticizing his lack of situational awareness. Gavaskar further dismissed the argument that the shot was part of Pant’s natural game, insisting that it was a reckless decision that disappointed the team.
“Stupid, stupid, stupid! “You have two fielders there and you still go for it. You missed the previous shot. And look where they caught you. You’ve been caught deep in third man. That’s throwing your window. Not in the situation that India was in, you have to understand the situation too. You can’t say that’s your natural game. I’m sorry. That’s not your natural game. That’s a stupid shot. That’s seriously letting your team down! gavaskar he fumed during the comment.
To add to the pain, Gavaskar suggested that Pant should avoid the Indian dressing room altogether. “I shouldn’t go into that locker room. “He should go to the other locker room.” commented the former Indian captain, leaving the co-commentator Harsha Bhogle visibly bewildered. Gavaskar’s strong words underlined his frustration with the batsman’s shot selection, particularly in a high-pressure situation where India were already losing by a significant margin.
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“Stupid, stupid, stupid!” 😡
🏏 It’s safe to say that Sunny was not happy with Rishabh Pant after that shot.
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Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar shine after high-profile collapse
Pant’s dismissal was followed by Jadeja’s exit, leaving India reeling 244/7 by lunchtime. However, the day took a positive turn for India, thanks to an unbeaten partnership between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar. The duo added an unbeaten 105 runs for the eighth wicket, stabilizing India’s innings and keeping them in the contest.
In Tea, Reddy remained unbeaten with a valiant 85 off 119 balls, displaying remarkable composure and resilience. Sundar also played with a steady hand and contributed 40 points, although not that much. India reached 326/7 before the bad light and the drizzle interrupted the game. Their effort brought India closer to reducing the deficit in the first innings, offering a ray of hope after a shaky start.
Reddy’s impressive knock included some stylish shots and a confident approach, earning him praise from commentators and fans alike. His determination stood in stark contrast to Pant’s hasty dismissal earlier in the day, highlighting the importance of temperament in Test cricket.
