On a special day celebrated by the world of cricket Rishabh pantsOn his birthday on Friday (October 4), Star Sports shared an adorable video that quickly gained attention on social media. In this special montage, some of Australia’s most prominent cricketers give Pant an unexpected title.
The video featured an all-star cast of Australian players, including the captain Pat CumminsSteve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood and they all agreed on one thing: Pant is undoubtedly the most joke-busting and sledging player on the field.
On his birthday, Rishabh Pant was felicitated by Australian stars for his high-spirited jokes
The video started with Pant being called the best skier. The viral clip showcased the Australian players’ entertaining encounters with Pant, revealing how the young wicketkeeper-batsman rocked opponents with his quick wit and fearless demeanor. From witty one-liners to cheeky lines, Pant’s presence on the field has become synonymous with spirited banter.
Later in the video, Rishabh Pant shared his thoughts on his skiing experiences in 2018-19. Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. The left-hander says he enjoys joking around on the field, but he keeps it polite, preferring to respond when the opposition engages in verbal exchanges with him.
Rishabh Pant, who has emerged as the main wicket-taker for India across formats, was particularly vocal during the 2018-19 Test series in Australia, targeting the likes of Paine, Lyon, Cummins, Khawaja and Smith. He called Payne the “interim captain,” especially after taking over the leadership role following Smith’s suspension.
I love skiing: Rishabh Pant
“Then I said a few things,” he told Payne, who he was skiing with. Acting Captain. Have you heard the word acting captain? Ever? between? Have you heard the word? Special look today, boy. Come on. No responsibility from the captain today, boy. Always running away. Always running, boy.
Rishabh Pant further said in the video, “No one can think about the sled, my friend. I mean, nobody ever told me they didn’t love me. This is what I do with love. So I started talking. People over there say ‘Big MS is over there’, come play T20, give me a blind flat from Hobart, babysit my kid.
Maine bhi phir ek do cheezein bol di. No one plans or does this. But I don’t like it when someone does that, so I ski politely. They were saying things like ‘Big MS is here, come play T20 cricket in Hobart, you’ll get a nice flat, babysit my kids’. I also said a few words.)”
Watch the interesting video here:
“I love (skiing)!”
never change @RishabhPant17 😂 Once again I wish you a Pant-astic year ahead! 🥳
See him soon #Toughest Competition! #AUSvINDOnStarStarts NOVEMBER 22nd! pic.twitter.com/TIbRLQoTH3
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 4, 2024
Notably, Rishabh Pant recently smashed a record-breaking century in the home Test series and played a key role in Team India’s 2-0 Test series win over Bangladesh. He will next be seen in action in the three-match Test series against New Zealand.
