Day 1 of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Rishabh pants and Lytton Das found themselves at the center of a heated verbal confrontation. The incident, which occurred at a tense moment of the game, added intensity to an already high-level competition. Known for his aggressive style on the field, Pant’s exchanges with the Bangladesh wicketkeeper quickly became the focus of the opening day.
A heated clash between Rishabh Pant and Litton Das
The match took a dramatic turn in the 16th over as India tried to recover from a disastrous starburst after losing three key wickets early. Tashkin Ahmed delivered a fuller ball Yashasvi Jaiswal A wide hit in the middle, offering a quick single. The ball was tossed to the fielder’s end where Pant ran and he ducked down leg to allow the run to be completed. This moment caused frustration for Das who seemed unhappy with the way the run was conducted. What started as a routine game turned into a heated verbal exchange.
Pant Dasa, who is known for his vocal presence on the field, gave a sharp reply. As the tension grew, Pant was heard saying: “Usko feko na bhai, mujhe kyu mar rhe ho (Shoot him, why are you hitting me?”) The exchange was caught on camera and quickly went viral, capturing the intensity of emotions on both sides.
We present the video:
Argument between liton das and rishabh pant.
Rishabh: “Brother, why don’t you dump me?” pic.twitter.com/cozpFJmnX3
— PantMP4. (@indianspirit070) September 19, 2024
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Bangladesh’s first innings on Day 1 of the Chennai Test
Earlier, the Bangladesh captain won the toss and elected to bowl first, intending to take advantage of the overcast conditions. The decision quickly paid off as Bangladesh led a quick attack Hasan Mahmudstruck early. Indian captain Rohit Sharma managed just 6 runs before being dismissed in the sixth over, falling to first. The pressure on India intensified Shubman GillWas bowled for a duck, expected to provide stability.
At 34/2, the Indian batting was exciting and all eyes were on him Virat Kohli rebuild. However, Kohli managed just 6 runs before being dismissed, leaving India in even more trouble. Mahmood’s outstanding spell saw him quickly claim the precious wickets of Rohit, Gill and Kohli, who rocked India.
Pant’s dismissal for poor batting
At lunch, India reached a more stable position at 88/3 in 23 overs, with Pant and Jaiswal adding 54 runs for the fourth wicket. Despite the early setbacks, both batsmen worked hard to recover the innings. But the respite was short-lived. As the second session began, Pant fell victim to a poor shot, offering a straight catch to the keeper and suffering a disappointing dismissal, giving Mahmud his fourth wicket of the day. That left India at 96/4, with the innings still in a precarious position.
