Watch: frustrated rishabh pant throws the disbelief ball after the referee denies the replacement on the 3rd day of the Headingley test
Rishabh pants has built a reputation in global cricket not only for its explosive skills in the stick and at the ticket office, but also for its entertaining buffoonemeries behind the strains. Whether it is a cheeky chatter with strikers, light interactions with teammates or catchy liners, Pant often made you smile even in tense moments. However, Day 3 of the first test between England And India In Headingley, a different version of Pant – one that looked visibly agitated and not impressed by a decision that did not go in its favor.
Rishabh Pant launches the old ball after referee Paul Reiffel refuses to approve a change
The drama took place halfway through the sleeves of England, when Pant, now vice-captain of India, went to the referee on the field Paul Fierl And asked for a change from the old ball. Pant seemed convinced that the ball had lost its shape and no longer offered the desired movement. He underlined the state of sewing and wear, hoping that civil servants would accept to exchange it.
However, after examining the ball, the reiffel referee concluded that the ball was still in an acceptable state of play and denied the change. What followed was not characteristic of Pant – he threw the ball on the ground with a clear frustration, an act which was instantly captured on the diffusion cameras. The gesture, although in short, revealed to what extent the Indian vice-captain has invested emotionally in the game procedure.
Here is the video:
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The hoots sound as the headingley crowd reacts to the visible anger of Pant
The pant’s exasperation moment did not go unnoticed by the Headingley crowd. The faithful of the Yorkshire, known for their vocal and passionate support, began to huer the Indian cricket player, interpreting his reaction as a lack of respect for the authority of the referee. Although the situation has not increased beyond that, the incident added a layer of tension to an already competitive test match.
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