India maintained control on the third day, with Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill opening the session with aggressive intent. Their goal was clear: to set a challenging total for Bangladesh to chase.
Gill, who had been struggling with his rhythm, reached a well-deserved fifty off 79 balls, while the left-handed Pant showcased his flair with a brisk half-century off 88 deliveries. Together, they lifted India to 193/3 in 49 overs.
Amid the action, Pant became the center of attention for a humorous moment. As he prepared to face Mehidy Hasan Miraz, he turned to Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and jokingly suggested a field adjustment.
In Hindi, he called out, “Arey, idhar aayega ek. Idhar ek kam fielder hai” (Place a fielder here. There aren’t enough fielders on this side), pointing towards the open leg side. To everyone’s surprise, Shanto complied and placed a fielder in the midwicket area as Pant suggested.
Always in the captain’s ear, even when it’s the opposition’s! 😂👂
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Pant’s playful antics quickly caught the eye of fans on social media, with many taking to Twitter to share their amusement at this light-hearted moment.
