Star India cricketers Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant switched roles in a hilarious practice session in Perth as the duo bet on fast bowler’s dismissal. In a video shared by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), Bumrah can be seen padded up as he faces Rishabh Pant in nets. Ahead of their face-off, Pant hilariously reminded Bumrah of his one wicket in first class cricket.
The wicketkeeper-batter even took some help from their bowling coach Morne Morkel who bowled one delivery at the tailender but Bumrah hysterically survived Morkel’s ball as well. Later on, Pant bowled a short delivery to Bumrah which was pulled by the fast bowler towards the leg side. However, Pant claimed his wicket saying it would’ve gone straight to the fielder with which even Morkel agreed.
“Jasprit Bumrah ko pel diya hai maine, net pe out kara hai 1 wicket mila hai (I’ve dismissed Jasprit Bumrah and got 1 wicket),” Pant said in the video. In return the fast bowler quipped, “His bowling action is illegal. It’s not out, it’s a four or it’s a two, I’ve connected a pull shot. He thinks he has 7 fielders there. He should not be allowed to bowl.”
Watch their hilarious banter here:
Meanwhile, India are practicing hard in Perth ahead of their 1st Test against Australia set to begin from November 22. Both Bumrah and Pant are expected to play a crucial role for the team in the upcoming series for India as the duo have a phenomenal record in India.
Pant and Bumrah’s phenomenal performances in Australia
Ever since his comeback to Test cricket, Pant has been in terrific form having accumulated 422 runs from five matches at an average of 46.88 and a strike rate of 86.47 with one hundred and three fifties to his name. He was the highest run scorer of their recent series against New Zealand with 261 runs to his name from six innings.
The India star also loves batting in Australia boasting a magnificent average of 62.40 in the country after scoring 624 runs from 12 innings with one hundred and two 80+ scores (89* and 97).
On the other hand, Bumrah has scalped 32 wickets from seven matches in Australia at an average of 21.25 and an economy of 2.47.The fast bowler could also be seen leading India in the first Test if captain Rohit Sharma misses it.
