IND v ENG 2021: WATCH - Zak Crawley throws his wicket after being sledged by Rishabh Pant

Crawley was dismissed the next delivery after Pant tried to get under his skin.

Rishabh Pant | BCCI

India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant was constantly in the ears of England batsman Zak Crawley until he threw away his wicket on the opening day of the fourth Test. Pant sledged the Englishman and the next ball he attempted a rash shot which resulted in his dismissal. 

The incident happened in the 8th over of England's innings, which was bowled by spinner Akshar Patel. Crawley was batting on 9 when Pant tried to get under his skin. 

"Someone is getting angry, someone is getting angry," said Pant. India captain Virat Kohli was also heard saying, "a loose shot is coming boys, come on".

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The in-form spinner Patel was successful in removing Crawley on the next delivery. The England opener tried to hit him over his head but ended up mistiming it in the hands of Mohammed Siraj.

Here's the video:

The visitors scored 74/3 in 25 over before the lunch break on Day 1. England captain Joe Root got out after facing just 9 deliveries on a score of 5 runs by Siraj. 

 
 

By - 04 Mar, 2021

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