On Day 1 of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Rishabh Pant and Litton Das found themselves at the center of a heated verbal confrontation. The incident, which occurred during a tense moment in the game, added intensity to what was already a top class contest. Known for his aggressive style on the field, Pant’s exchange with the Bangladeshi wicketkeeper quickly became a focal point of the opening day.

Heated clash Between Rishabh Pant and Litton Das

As India attempted to recover from the disastrous star after losing three key wickets early on, the match took a dramatic turn in the 16th over. Taskin Ahmed delivered a fuller ball, which Yashasvi Jaiswal hit wide of mid-on, prompting a quick single. The ball was thrown to the striker’s end, where Pant was running, and it deflected off his leg, allowing him to complete the run. This moment triggered frustration from Das, who appeared displeased with the manner in which the run was taken. What began as a routine play escalated into a heated verbal exchange.

Known for his vocal presence on the field, Pant responded to Das with a sharp retort. As the tension mounted, Pant was heard saying, “Usko feko na bhai, mujhe kyu mar rhe ho (Throw it to him, why are you hitting me?),” The exchange was caught on camera and quickly went viral, capturing the intensity of emotions from both sides.

Here’s the video:

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Bangladesh’s early breakthroughs on Day 1 of Chennai Test

Earlier on, Bangladesh’s skipper won the toss and opted to bowl first with the intention of taking advantage of overcast conditions. The decision quickly paid off as Bangladesh’s pace attack, led by Hasan Mahmud, struck early. Indian captain Rohit Sharma was the first to fall, managing just 6 runs before being dismissed in the sixth over. The pressure on India intensified when Shubman Gill, expected to provide stability, was bowled for a duck.

At 34/2, the Indian innings was teetering, and all eyes turned to Virat Kohli to rebuild. However Kohli managed just 6 runs before his dismissal, leaving India in further trouble. Mahmud’s outstanding spell saw him claim the prized wickets of Rohit, Gill, and Kohli in quick succession, leaving India reeling.

Dismissal of Pant courtesy of poor shot

At lunch, India reached a more stable position at 88/3 in 23 overs, with Pant and Jaiswal having added 54 runs for the fourth wicket. Despite the early setbacks, both batters had worked diligently to rebuild the innings. However, the respite was short-lived. As the second session began, Pant fell victim to a poor shot, offering a straightforward catch to the wicketkeeper and falling for a disappointing dismissal, giving Mahmud his fourth wicket of the day. This left India at 96/4, with the innings still precariously poised.

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