ENG vs IND [WATCH]: Rishabh Pant’s witty comment goes viral after Mohammed Siraj’s fierce bouncer rattles Shoaib Bashir

Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test between England and India wasn’t just about high scores and dramatic wickets. It also gave viewers a glimpse of Rishabh Pant’s infectious personality behind the stumps. In a heated contest filled with intense exchanges, Pant managed to add a dose of humor when Shoaib Bashir was hit on the helmet.

Rishabh Pant’s stump mic brilliance takes center stage after Mohammed Siraj’s bouncer stuns Shoaib Bashir

The incident unfolded during the 90th over of England’s innings, with Bashir facing his very first delivery from an in-rhythm Mohammed Siraj. The ball, a brutal bouncer, slammed into Bashir’s helmet, halting play for a quick concussion check. While Siraj immediately walked up with concern and offered an apology, Pant couldn’t resist delivering a one-liner that lit up the stump mic, “Pehle maar raha hai, phir bol raha hai,” It was classic Pant: cheeky, timely, and hilariously honest.

Pant has often entertained not just with the bat, but also behind the stumps, and this was another gem in his growing list of mic’d up moments. Siraj, who had been relentless throughout the innings, ended with a six-wicket haul, reinforcing India’s upper hand. But the charm of this passage wasn’t just the dismissal or the pace, it was the blend of aggression, sportsmanship, and comic relief.

Here’s the video:

Rishabh Pant's special 😂

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England’s resilience crumbles after record stand as Siraj and Akash Deep seize control

Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test unfolded with dramatic twists and turns, ultimately swinging firmly in India’s favour despite a valiant effort from England’s middle order. Resuming at 77/3 in response to India’s mammoth 587, England were rocked early by a fiery spell from Siraj, who dismissed Joe Root and Ben Stokes in successive deliveries, including a golden duck for the England captain. This left the hosts reeling at 84/5, staring down a significant deficit. However, a sensational 303-run sixth-wicket partnership between Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith (an unbeaten 184) resurrected England’s innings, pushing them past the follow-on mark and frustrating the Indian bowlers for a major portion of the day.

Smith’s record-breaking knock for an English wicketkeeper was a particular highlight. Just as England seemed to be building a solid platform, the second new ball proved to be their undoing. Akash Deep provided the crucial breakthrough, accounting for Brook, triggering a dramatic collapse as England lost their last five wickets for just 20 runs, finishing at 407 all out. Siraj completed his six-wicket haul (6/70) while Akash Deep claimed four. With a commanding 180-run first-innings lead, India’s openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal (28) and KL Rahul (28 not out), started their second innings aggressively, extending the lead to 244 by stumps, despite the late loss of Jaiswal. India are now firmly in the driver’s seat heading into Day 4.

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