'Sab talvaar chalayenge': Pant's hilarious Jadeja banter caught on stump mic
Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and teammate Sarfaraz Khan engaged in light-hearted banter with Ravindra Jadeja during a Test match against Sri Lanka. The exchange, captured by the stump mic, referenced Jadeja's signature sword-swinging celebration.
Why it matters
It highlights the humanizing, informal side of professional sports that fans often find engaging through broadcast audio.
Rishabh Pant’s one-liners from behind the stumps are nothing new. The India wicketkeeper is known for his funny banter with players during matches, with several of his conversations being picked up by the stump microphone.A similar moment was caught during Day 3 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Monday. Pant and substitute fielder Sarfaraz Khan were involved in a light-hearted exchange as India’s bowlers put the hosts under pressure.Pant, Sarfaraz tease JadejaIndia had reduced Sri Lanka to 99/5 by lunch, with Manav Suthar leading the attack. However, Ravindra Jadeja was yet to take a wicket at that stage.Sarfaraz was heard telling Jadeja to remain patient, as the Indian bowlers would share the wickets among themselves."Lamba game hai Jaddu bhai.
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