Rishabh Pant apologises to Virat Kohli with a hug after comedy of errors in Kanpur Test - WATCH

In a lighthearted moment on Day 4 of the second Test in Kanpur, Rishabh Pant apologised to Virat Kohli with a warm hug after a comedy of errors nearly led to Kohli's run-out. The incident occurred when Kohli called Pant for a single, but the wicketkeeper-batter hesitated, leaving Kohli stranded mid-pitch. 

Fortunately, Bangladesh pacer Khaled Ahmed missed a simple run-out opportunity, and Kohli returned to the crease, relieved. Rishabh Pant quickly made amends, embracing Virat Kohli and apologising for his mistake. 

In the 19th over of India's innings, a dramatic sequence of events unfolded. Virat Kohli attempted to drive Khaled Ahmed's length delivery, but the ball chopped off a thick under-edge, landing mere inches from the pitch. Kohli instinctively called for a single, and Rishabh Pant responded, only to hesitate mid-pitch, leaving Kohli stranded. 

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Rishabh Pant hugs Virat Kohli after nearly causing his dismissal

In a flash, Khaled Ahmed seized the opportunity, unleashing an underarm throw in his follow-through. However, in a stunning turn of events, the ball missed the stumps by a whisker, leaving the Bangladesh camp aghast. Kohli, relieved to have escaped dismissal, promptly returned to the crease, shooting Pant a stern glance. Recognizing his mistake, Pant rushed to Kohli, embracing him in a heartfelt apology for his blunder, which could have cost the former skipper his wicket.

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India vs Bangladesh , 2nd Test Day 4

Bangladesh still trail by 26 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin did the damage with a two-wicket haul (2/14).

Earlier, aggressive fifties by Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul placed India in a commanding position.

Jaiswal (71 off 52 balls) and Rahul (68 off 43 balls) helped India declare their first innings at 285/9 for a lead of 52 runs. Virat Kohli made a fluent 47 off 35 balls.

For Bangladesh , veteran left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan picked four wickets (4/78) along with off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz (4/41) to check the free-flowing Indian batters as they scored runs in excess of eight an over.

Earlier, Bangladesh were bundled out for 233 in their first innings.

(With PTI inputs)