[Watch] Rishabh Pant, Nathan Lyon Engages in IPL 2025 Mega Auction Banter During IND vs AUS 1st Test
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Rishabh Pant, who was surprisingly released by Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, became the topic of a playful banter during the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. Fans are speculating about Pant’s next franchise, and the excitement around his future has even caught the attention of players from other countries.
As Pant walked out to bat, veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon couldn’t resist bringing up the IPL auction. In a light-hearted exchange, Lyon asked Pant about the team he was hoping to join in the upcoming IPL. Pant, known for his quick wit, simply replied, “No idea,” adding humor to the tense game.
India Struggles in Perth After Opting to Bat
India’s stand-in captain, Jasprit Bumrah, won the toss and chose to bat on a lively Perth pitch. The decision was termed bold by many experts. Explaining the call, Bumrah said, “We are going to bat first, looks like a good wicket. Very confident with our preparation. We played a Test match here in 2018, so we know what to expect. The wicket gets quicker. Nitish makes his debut. We have 4 quicks and Washi is the lone spinner.”
However, things didn’t go as planned. India lost their openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal, for ducks early in the innings. KL Rahul and Virat Kohli could only manage 26 and 5 runs, while Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar added 11 and 4 runs, respectively.
Rishabh Pant, showing resilience, built a crucial 48-run partnership with debutant Nitish Reddy. Pant scored a steady 37 off 78 balls before getting out, providing some stability to an otherwise shaky innings. India eventually bundled out for 150 runs with debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy scoring 41 runs off 59 runs.
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