Team India stars Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav were involved in a hilarious exchange on Day 3 of a Duleep Trophy match in Bengaluru. The incident took place after India A spinner Kuldeep came to bat before his team was dismissed for 231 runs, while India B took a 90-run lead after scoring 321 runs in their first innings. However, Pant, who smashed a half-century in the second innings for India B, decided to poke fun at his India and Delhi Capitals (DC) teammate Kuldeep.
Pant was seen sledging Kuldeep while putting his fingers in his helmet. Pant didn't stop there as he also tugged at Kuldeep's hand and shirt while walking in the middle to keep watch.
The hilarious moment was captured by the cameraman and has now gone viral on social media.
Rishab Pant and Kuldeep Behind the scenes.
DC blood.#DuleepTrophy #rishabhpant #Kuldeep
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Kuldeep scored one run when India A were bowled out for 231 on Day 2, giving India B a 90-run lead in the first innings.
In the second innings, Pant, who had scored only seven runs in the first innings, struck a quick half-century off just 34 balls, with seven fours and one six.
India B needed their bowlers to continue the excellent performance of Musheer Khan (181, 373b, 16×4, 5×6), which took 'B' to 321 in their first innings.
For India A, KL Rahul was the top scorer with 37, while Mayank Agarwal also scored 36. Captain Shubman Gill managed a mediocre 25, while Riyan Parag scored just 32.
Earlier on the second day, Musheer showed great confidence and timing in the first session as the Mumbai player continued to score runs along with Saini.
Musheer, who resumed his season with 105 runs, added 76 runs to his individual tally, following the pattern of the first day where he controlled much of the batting.
Saini too gave him solid support, reaching his second First-Class fifty as India B went through the second consecutive session without losing a wicket, scoring 88 runs in 30 overs.
But Musheer's 484-minute stay on the mark ended in the second over after lunch when he edged Kuldeep Yadav to deep off Parag.
(With PTI inputs)
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