ENG vs IND [WATCH]: Rishabh Pant vents frustration, slams helmet after losing his wicket in Edgbaston Test

During the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston on July 2, 2025, India’s vice-captain and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant displayed visible frustration after losing his wicket, culminating in him furiously smashing his helmet in the dressing room. Pant, who had been looking comfortable and set for a big innings, was dismissed for 25 runs off 42 balls, including one four and one six, after falling into a well-planned trap by England spinner Shoaib Bashir.

Rishabh Pant expressed frustration in the dressing room

The dismissal occurred in the 61st over of India’s innings when Bashir bowled a slow, full-length delivery at 74 km/h that Pant attempted to hit over long-on. However, the ball was slightly fuller and slower than expected, and Pant failed to get under it properly. The ball went flat and hard to England’s Zak Crawley stationed at long-on, who took a sharp catch. This wicket was a significant blow to India’s momentum, as Pant had begun to settle and was expected to anchor the innings alongside captain Shubman Gill. Gill was visibly dejected at the non-striker’s end, reflecting the disappointment of the Indian team.

Pant holes out to Zak Crawley at long-on!

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Pant’s aggressive style of play has often been a double-edged sword, drawing both praise and criticism. His dismissal at Edgbaston was a classic example of his high-risk approach backfiring at a crucial juncture. England captain Ben Stokes was lauded for his captaincy, having set a field to tempt Pant into playing an expansive shot, which ultimately led to his downfall. Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik praised Stokes’ tactical acumen, describing it as “brilliant captaincy” that effectively lured Pant into a false shot.

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This incident added to a series of visible moments of frustration from Pant during the England tour.

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From outburst to record: Pant’s eventful Test highlights England-India tensions

Earlier in the series, Pant had a rare outburst when an umpire denied his request to change the ball during the first Test at Headingley. Pant was seen throwing the ball away in anger after the umpire rejected his appeal, an unusual display from the usually composed wicketkeeper-batsman. Despite this, Pant continued to perform strongly with the bat, becoming India’s leading six-hitter in ICC World Test Championship matches, surpassing Rohit Sharma’s record.

Pant’s temperament and aggressive batting remain a key feature of his game, often energizing the Indian team but also sometimes costing them crucial wickets. His dismissal at Edgbaston not only impacted India’s innings but also highlighted the ongoing tactical battle between the two sides. England’s bowlers and fielders executed their plans meticulously, while India’s batters, including Pant, faced the challenge of balancing aggression with caution.

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