Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was spotted interacting with a young fan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Monday, December 23. The 27-year-old had recently played in the third Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) at The Gabba in Brisbane.
The rain-impacted Test saw centuries from Steve Smith (101) and Travis Head (152), helping Australia to 445 runs in their first innings. In response, India were bowled out for 260, with Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah’s 47-run partnership preventing the follow-on, while Pant could only manage nine runs.
Australia declared their second innings at 89/7, setting India a target of 275. However, rain ended the match early, leaving India at 8/0 in their second innings, resulting in a draw. Before the fourth Test, Rishabh Pant was spotted meeting a young girl after a net session at the MCG.
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Pant is set to return to play in the Boxing Day Test, which is scheduled to start on Thursday, December 26, in Melbourne.
Rishabh Pant’s performance has been subpar in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Rishabh Pant has struggled in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, managing only 96 runs in five innings, with a highest score of 37 in the Perth Test. However, he has a strong Test record in Australia, with 720 runs at an average of 48, including two fifties and a century from 10 matches.
The explosive middle-order batsman will be striving for a strong return in the fourth Test, with India aiming to win the last two matches of the series and secure a place in the World Test Championship final.
Throughout his career, Pant has featured in 41 Tests, accumulating 2,789 runs at an average of 42.25. His impressive record includes 14 half-centuries and six centuries, showcasing his consistency and ability to perform at the highest level.
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