Ind vs Aus 4th Test: Sunil Gavaskar Furious After Rishabh Pant's 'Stupid' Dismissal

Dec 28, 2024 Komal Das

Team India gifted two more wickets on Day 3 after a collapse on Day 2 of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne

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Rishabh Pant was dismissed early, playing audacious shots but throwing his wicket away, leaving former captain Sunil Gavaskar fuming

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“Stupid, stupid, stupid!” was Gavaskar’s reaction during his radio stint on ABC Sport

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Pant started the day in control with a measured approach, and even his aggressive shot seemed like a calculated risk

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Pant mistimed a falling sweep off Boland, sending the ball to Lyon at fine third, after earlier edging a similar shot onto his body

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Gavaskar called Pant's shot "stupid," saying he was letting the team down and not understanding the situation

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Bhogle suggested little conversation in the dressing room, and Gavaskar replied, "He should be in the other dressing room"

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Howard said Pant watched his dismissal, and Healy called it a risky shot. India were 326/7 at tea on Day 3

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