Following the conclusion of a dramatic Day 1 of the ongoing New Year Test between India and Australia, Rishabh Pant shared a fitness update and talked about the battle between Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Constas at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday (January 3). (SCG) in Sydney.
The opening day of the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) was full of exciting moments and heated exchanges. One of the most intense scenes happened when the Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah, known for his composure, lost his cool against 19-year-old Sam Constas.
Rishabh Pant reflects on the Jasprit Bumrah-Sam Constas encounter in the Sydney Test
The real drama started when Australian opener Usman Khawaja delayed Bumrah’s delivery, saying he was not ready just as the bowler started to run. The situation escalated when Australian opener Sam Constas, who has been at the center of controversy since his Test debut, stepped unnecessarily by signaling for India’s first wicket to stand.
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This unnecessary intervention led to a confrontation, with Jasprit Bumrah angrily approaching Sam Constas to ask about the issue. The referee quickly intervened to separate the players. However, the Indian pacer allowed himself to bowl at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney.
In the next over, Jasprit Bumrah edged a full length ball off Usman Khawaja, KL Rahul made no mistake in the slips. Instead of marking the wicket, Bumrah fixed Constas with a cold, piercing stare and made his point without saying a word.
Aussies wanted to waste some time: Rishabh Pant in Day 1 drama
Now reacting to the heated exchange at the SCG, Rishabh Pant said Constas was trying to waste time by engaging Bumrah in a conversation to avoid another game before the end of Day 1. Pant said he did not hear the exact words. , but I felt the intent was just to delay the game.
Rishabh Pant told the media at the post-match press conference after the end of Day 1: “Yes, just before stumps. I think they had a little chat; they wanted to waste time. I feel like that’s why Sam was talking to Jassi, he said something I didn’t hear. But I have a feeling all he wants to do is wait a little longer so he can have one more time.
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Sometimes you have to do the hard work for the team: Rishabh Pant
Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant endured some brutal blows, including to his arms, hands and helmet, in the ongoing BGT 2024-25 Test against Australia in Sydney. However, Pant acknowledged the pain of the knocks but stressed the importance of putting the team’s needs first in the ongoing Test match.
The left-handed batsman emphasized that he was focused on playing the ball as well as he could, not paying attention to where he was hit, and that hard work for the team was his priority as the SCG Test was do-or-die. Clash for team India.
Pant said, “I mean of course it hurts, but you know sometimes you have to do the hard work for the team and that’s fine. I don’t think about where I’m getting hit, I’m just playing the ball as much as I can. That’s all I can do. And that’s what I did. “.
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