Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav engage in banter, exchange laughs in Duleep Trophy clash - Watch viral clip

Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav engage in banter in Duleep Trophy clash (Screengrab)

Rishabh Pant is one of the best entertainers on the field. With the bat he can smoke a bowler left right and center, and while keeping Pant's constant chirps can be a delight to listen. Pant, who is currently engaged in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, is once again ruling social media, with videos of him doing rounds. In one such video, Pant can be seen engaging in light banter with India and Delhi Capitals teammate Kuldeep Yadav. The video is from the Duleep Trophy clash between India A and B, with both players being in opposite ranks.

In the video, Pant can be seen trying to stop Kuldeep as the tail-ender was making his way to the center, coming to bat at the number 8 position. The incident took place after India A were reduced to 199 for 6 in the 56th over. Pant first tries to block Kuldeep's vision by placing his fingers on the grill of the batter's helmet, then tries to drag him by pulling his hand and jersey. Pant then places his hands on Kuldeep's shoulders and engages in a friendly chat as the spinner walked up to bat. Here is the video:

Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav #RishabhPantpic.twitter.com/DKoDNjuJRJ
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If we switch focus to the match, Kuldeep managed 1 off 14 deliveries before getting trapped LBW by pacer Mukesh Kumar. The India A innings was subsequently wrapped for 231/10 in 72.4 overs in response to India B's first inning total of 321.

Pant also played some excellent shots with the bat before getting out for 61 off 47 deliveries off Tanush Kotian's bowling in the second innings. His knock featured nine boundaries and two maximums. Apart from him, red ball specialist Sarfaraz Khan scored 46 off 36 balls. The two stitched 72 runs for the fourth wicket after India B were reduced to 22 for 3 in the initial stage of the second innings.

50 for Rishabh Pant!He brings it up off just 34 balls #DuleepTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBankFollow the match https://t.co/eQyu38DTlt pic.twitter.com/OPSfsvFhqI BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) September 7, 2024

Washington Sundar is present at the middle as India B were reeling at 150/6 in the second innings. However, they have a healthy lead of 240 runs.