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Published 14:31 IST, September 23rd 2024

'I Enjoyed It': Rishabh Pant Addresses Viral Moment Adjusting BAN's Fielding Setup at Opening Test

Rishabh pant opened up on the viral moment where he was seen adjusting the Bangladesh side's fielding during the opening test match in Chennai.

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One of the biggest moments of the India vs Bangladesh Test match was the return of Rishabh Pant . The wicketkeeper-batter made his long-awaited comeback in red-ball cricket for the Men in Blue as the star cricketer wreaked havoc. While the first innings did not work out that much, Pant was a beast unleashed in the second innings as he scored a ton in his comeback match. Rishabh's entertaining side was also on display during the play. The stumper opened up on one such moment in the match.

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Rishabh Pant expresses his thoughts on the viral field-setting moment during IND vs BAN Chennai Test   

The BCCI shared a video on 'X' [Formerly Twitter] as the media personnel caught up with Rishabh Pant to talk about his Test Cricket comeback for Team India. The wicketkeeper-batter opened up on the viral moment where he was seen adjusting the field for Bangladesh as he was batting at the Chennai Test. The video went super viral, and Pant's on-field antics were loved by everyone.

When asked about the viral moment from the video, Pant deemed the moment an amazing one and that he enjoyed it. He also believes that the game should improve wherever you play, which led to the viral moment taking place.  

"I think the understanding of the game for me is that cricket should improve wherever you play. So I was just trying to help the team that you can set a fielder here, and it was amazing. Actually, I enjoyed it," Rishabh Pant said.

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The moment Rishabh Pant is talking about is when he was seen channelling his inner MS Dhoni . On Day 3 of the India vs Bangladesh Test Match in Chennai, the India wicketkeeper-batter was seen making changes in BAN's fielding set-up. The stump mic captured Pant saying, "O bhai, idhar aayega yeh fielder [hey brother, one fielder will be placed over here]."

Team India has taken up a 1-0 lead in the Test series after the Men in Blue secured a 280-run victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Now, all eyes are on the Kanpur Test, which will take place at the Green Park Stadium. The Indian Cricket Team will be aiming for a whitewash, while the Bangla Tigers will be aiming to bounce back from the loss to draw the series.

Updated 14:31 IST, September 23rd 2024