Cricket is not only about intense competition; often brings lighter moments that fans love. A funny thing happened Day 4 of the first Test Between India and New Zealand is tearing fans apart at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. This humorous mess involved Indian batters Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh pants In the crucial phase of India’s second innings.
Mixed run attempt between Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant
The incident happened in the 56th over of India’s second innings, as Sarfaraz approached his maiden Test century. Sarfaraz, who batted on 94, played late Matt Henry‘s delivered towards deep backward point and immediately sprinted for a quick single. Sarfaraz, with his eyes on reaching three figures, first thought about the possibility of a second run.
Both Sarfaraz and Pant were confident of attempting the second run but the situation quickly changed. As soon as Sarfaraz realized the risk, he stopped in the middle of the pitch and signaled Pant to stay back. However, Pant continued to run, concentrating on the ball rather than his partner. This caused momentary chaos as Sarfaraz gesticulated and shouted frantically, even hopping up and down the pitch to get the panth’s attention.
We present the video:
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He avoided a close call thanks to a lucky break
The mix-up could have been disastrous for India, but luck was on their side. Throw by the home team to the goalkeeper, Tom Blundellit was off target and resulted in an awkward bounce. Blundell had to move away to collect the ball, missing a direct shot from under the goal which would have led to a run. This short break gave Pant plenty of time to bounce back, avoiding a close call that could have added unnecessary pressure to India’s innings.
The incident quickly became a topic of discussion on social media, with fans sharing their reactions and having fun with the comical scenario. Moments like these add to the charm of cricket, showing that even the most professional athletes can have funny and memorable moments on the field.
