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Published 19:27 IST, September 8th 2024

'Kha le Maa kasam...': Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav Light Up Duleep Trophy with Hilarious Chat

The conversation, which quickly went viral on social media, showcases the lighter side of cricket and adds a memorable anecdote to the tournament.

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Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav
Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav | Image: x.com

2024 Duleep Trophy: During the high-stakes match between India A and India B, a comedic exchange between Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav provided a delightful moment of levity amidst the intense competition. The conversation, which quickly went viral on social media, showcases the lighter side of cricket and adds a memorable anecdote to the tournament.

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Rishabh Pant 's hilarious on-field antics

As India B set a challenging target of 275, India A’s chase was spearheaded by their seasoned batters. However, the day was eventually defined not just by cricketing prowess but also by a light-hearted chat between the wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and the left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

Here’s how the exchange unfolded:

Rishabh Pant : “Sab upar rehna single ke liye sare” (Everyone stay up for singles)

Kuldeep Yadav: “Me nhi lunga” (I won’t take it)

Rishabh Pant : “Kha le Maa kasam nhi lega” (Where will you go? You won’t take it)

Rishabh Pant was back to his mischievous ways and in a never seen before move he surprised Shubhman Gill and co. and left India A's Avesh Khan in splits with his antics. 

On Day 4 of Duleep Trophy, Rishabh Pant in an hilarious act decided to join India A's hurdle and listen to Shubman Gill's speech. As India A were discussing their gameplan, Rishabh Pant decided to listen into their game plan. 

As the huddle dispersed, India A players noticed what Rishabh Pant was doing and his actions left Avesh Khan into splits. 

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India A vs India B

On the field, India B's performance was stellar. The team, led by a formidable bowling attack, successfully dismissed India A for 198 runs in their second innings. Left-arm seamer Yash Dayal was the standout performer with figures of 3/50, supported ably by Mukesh Kumar (2/50) and Navdeep Saini (2/41). Their collective effort ensured that India B secured a victory by 76 runs.

The hero of the match, however, was Musheer Khan, whose extraordinary innings of 181 runs in the first innings earned him the Player of the Match award. His remarkable performance laid the foundation for India B’s win and underscored his rising stature in Indian cricket.

Updated 19:27 IST, September 8th 2024