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BGT | Twitter incensed as bizarre Pant shot scripts his end at crucial juncture of Boxing Day encounter

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BySportsCafe Desk, SportsCafe Editor

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When it comes to mavericks in any sports, you have to expect the unexpected. Rishabh Pant might be the biggest name on this list and when he bats, you know that you will be at the edge of the seat and it was no different at the G when Pant ended a passage of play by throwing away his wicket.

Starting the day at 164/5, India were conservative to begin with the World Test Championship spot on the line. Pant, though, continued to play his brand of cricket that has made him a great player, particularly in Australia. At a comfortable 33-ball 26, Pant looked like he was destined for a big score but his erratic style came back into play. 

The 56th over saw a battle between Scott Boland and the Indian Gloveman where the former eventually won the battle of wits. On the third ball of the over, Pant pulled out of the shot just as Boland was about to deliver the ball. Pant explained the issue to the umpire and apologized to the Aussie who did not look too pleased. With the ball re-bowled, Pant tried to go for his trademark hoof over fine leg but missed the ball altogether and got caught in the gut. 

After Pant picked himself back off the canvas, Boland decided to go around the wicket and target the stumps. This time he went fuller on the stumps and Pant tried to repeat his shot while falling over. This time he did hit the ball but did not make the contact he wanted as the ball ballooned over the slips and landed into the hands of Nathan Lyon. 

The Twitterati were not too pleased with Pant’s “antics” and were quick to vent on the dismissal.

Pant Gone!

Sympathy

Risk it

Love it

Hit it out!

Stupid shot

Pant's weakness

Comeback stronger

Only hope

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