New Delhi: The animated presence of Rishabh Pant behind the stumps again took the scene during day 5 of the opening test at the Headingley Stadium in Leeds on Tuesday.During the Bowling spell of Ravirand Jadeja, Pant was taken on the microphone of stump offering one of his brand jokes: “Mera Hi Game, Mera Hi Ball, Mera Hi Arbire, Mera Hi Field Aur Fielding Bhi Mai Hi Karunga. Jaddu Bhai, Kya Baat Hai. “” The moment has quickly become viral, pulling laughter and adding to the growing reputation of Pant as one of the most living characters in world cricket.
However, Pant’s energy also won him in difficulty. The International Cricket Council (ICC) officially reprimanded the Indian counter for having been dissenting in the decision of a referee during the first rounds of England in Headingley.Pant was proven to have violated article 2.8 of the CPI conduct code for players and players’ support staff – concerning the dissent indicated during the decision of an referee. Consequently, a demerit point was added to his disciplinary file. This marks the first pant offense within 24 months.The incident occurred in the 61st of the sleeves of England, with Harry Brook and Ben Stokes in the fold. Pant would have raised concerns about the state of the ball and asked the referees a replacement. When the officials checked the ball with the gauge and refused to make a change, Pant launched the ball on the ground in visible disagreement, an act which triggered the charge.
The complaint was filed by match officials – the referees on the field Chris Gaffaney and Paul Reiffel, the third referee Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid and the fourth referee Mike Burns. The case was resolved without the need for an official hearing after Pant admitted the offense and accepted the sanction proposed by Richie Richardson of the Emirates Emirates of match referees.According to the ICC regulations, level 1 violations can lead to an official reprimand, a fine of up to 50% of the player’s match fees and one or two demerit points.Despite the reprimand, Pant had a remarkable match with the bat – marking centuries in the two rounds and playing a vital role in the high performance of India in the test match.While the match reached its last day, England needed 350 points to win with the ten intact counters, preparing the way for an exciting finish in the first test of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy.