'Helmet Se LBW Le Sakte Hain': Rishabh Pant's Hilarious Comment on Stump Mic Leaves Gavaskar in Splits | WATCH

The first day of the India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test in Kanpur was impacted by multiple rain interruptions and bad light. A total of 35 overs could be bowled on the opening day as Bangladesh made 107 for 3 after being asked to bat first. However, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant managed to entertain in that limited period of action as well.

A few minutes before the bad light forced the players off the field, Ravichandran Ashwin was bowling his 9th over. While the ace off-spinner was getting ready to deliver the second delivery, Pant made a hilarious remark that left the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who was in the commentary box then, in splits.

Cheering up Ashwin, Pant said the offie could try and get set batter Mominul Haque LBW by hitting the batter on the helmet.

“Ash bhai, idhar se LB le sakte hain helmet se…, (Try getting him LBW on the helmet)” Pant said.

After listening to Pant’s comment, Gavaskar translated it into English saying, “What Rishabh Pant is saying in Hindi is that you can get an LBW on the helmet as well.”

Bangladesh 107/3 in 35 overs

Bangladesh were 107 for 3 in 35 overs when the first day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium was called off due to rain. After a delayed start due to a wet outfield, India capitalised on seam-friendly conditions early on, but the visitors slowly clawed their way back into the contest, thanks to a promising partnership between Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque.

Rohit Sharma’s decision to bowl first paid off immediately as India’s pacer Akash Deep, who has been on a roll, made early inroads. He struck twice in his first spell, leaving Bangladesh at 33/2.

Bangladesh were reeling at 78/2 by lunch with their hopes for recovery resting on captain Shanto and the experienced Mominul. Both batters weathered the Indian pace attack, with Mominul gradually finding his rhythm and displaying some lovely stroke play.

Shanto played with solid technique to grind out runs but it wasn’t long before Ashwin broke through his resistance with a clever arm-ball, luring the Bangladeshi skipper into playing for a spin before trapping him LBW.

The early stoppage was a relief for India, as the Bangladeshi middle order, led by Mominul, was starting to assert itself. Mominul remained unbeaten on 40, with Mushfiqur at the other end.

(With Agency Inputs)