[WATCH]- Rishabh Pant’s Bat Slips Out Of Hand, Sparks Laughter During 2nd Test Against England

During a light-hearted moment on Day 4 (Saturday, July 5) of the second Test at Edgbaston, India’s vice-captain Rishabh Pant accidentally let go of his bat while attempting a powerful shot, sending it soaring toward the square leg area. The incident occurred on the fourth delivery of the 34th over in India’s second innings.

England fast bowler Josh Tongue bowled a full-length delivery outside off stump, prompting Pant to go for an aggressive swing. However, he lost his grip mid-shot, and the bat flew toward square leg as the ball passed cleanly to the wicketkeeper. Commentating on the incident, former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik reacted by saying:

“Welcome to the Rishabh Pant world, and we just exist in it. He keeps doing things that just flabbergast you. Imagine the velocity at which he must have gone at that shot, that the bat has gone that far.”

It's all happening 😅

Big swing no ding from Rishabh Pant 😂 pic.twitter.com/bJ489vvEYb

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 5, 2025

The incident sparked laughter across the stadium, with fans and the Indian dressing room visibly amused. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah were seen chuckling and shaking their heads in disbelief. Even Rishabh Pant joined in the fun, looking up and smiling at the unexpected mishap.

India Accelerate With 113 Runs In Opening Session Of Day 4 Against England

India began Day 4 at 64/1 with KL Rahul and Karun Nair at the crease and added 17 runs in the opening five overs. The breakthrough came for England when Brydon Carse removed Karun for 26 from 46 balls. KL Rahul brought up his half-century but was soon dismissed by a superb delivery from Josh Tongue, departing after scoring 55 off 84 balls.

Following his dismissal, captain Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant stabilized the innings with an unbroken 51-run partnership off just 53 deliveries. At lunch on Day 4, India stood at 177/3 in 38 overs, with Gill unbeaten on 24 and Pant on 41.

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