IND vs Eng: drama in Edgbaston! Rishabh Pant Harry Brook’s fumes on 2 days in tactics from time to time. Cricket news
India’s major performance with the bat on 2 of the second Test against England came to a fierce end to proceed, as Rishabh Pant took the center stage, as he had clarified his feelings on England batsman Harry Brook. After India stacked a huge 587, thanks to Captain Shubman Gill’s sensational 269, England were left on the back leg in his response. By stumps, they were reduced by 77/3 in 20 overs, yet scoring a tough 510 runs. Openers Zak Crolly and Ben Docket went cheaply, followed by Oli Pope, led by Akash Deep (2/36) to hit India’s pacers quickly. Joe Root (18*) and Harry Brook (30*) were close to the game. However, it was Brook’s extremely slow approach at the crease that especially provoked Rishabh Pant. The England batsman took unusually long time to prepare between delivery, take steps, adjust his gear and helmets and slow the game rhythm. This did not pay any attention by Pant, which was clearly disappointed behind the stump.
Rishabh Pant’s response (image through X)
The pants were seen repeatedly pointing and eventually pointed to the umpire to raise their concerns. India’s captain Shubman Gill also looked upset by the delay, urging the umpires to prevent England from breaking the speed towards the house.
Pant, who scored goals in both innings for India for centuries in the first Test for India, went out for 25 out of 42 balls. The keeper was also heard appreciating Brook’s presence of mind, but still complained to the umpire, forced him to step into. “What is this? Every ball? He is taking time to prepare every ball,” the pants started their complaint with weapons. The later ball of Ravindra Jadeja was comfortably defended by the British.
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The incident came at a time when India was working hard for more wickets, and England appeared eager to absorb time and prevent collapse. The umpire, while in the beginning, was seen in a conversation with Brook soon after being silent, pants. As a day 3 bacon, the oral spark can just add another layer of drama to the earlier charge chain.
