Rishabh Pant Challenges His Teammates in an Arcade Game; See What Happens Next

As Team India gears up for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant decided to take a break from the intense practice sessions. The dynamic cricketer was spotted indulging in a fun game of skee-ball, showcasing not just his cricketing prowess but also his arcade skills.

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Rishabh Pant shows off his arcade skills

Rishabh Pant, known for his flamboyant style both on and off the field, took to his official Instagram handle on Thursday, July 25, to share a glimpse of his arcade adventure. In the video, the southpaw is seen confidently playing skee-ball, a popular arcade game that requires players to roll balls up a ramp and aim for holes of varying point values.

With impressive precision, Rishabh Pant achieved scores of 58,000 and 63,000 in his two attempts, securing the top two scores on the machine. The wicketkeeper-batter's competitive spirit was evident as he proudly pointed at the scoreboard, challenging his followers and teammates alike. He captioned the post: "Anyone challenging me for Skee Ball?"

The video quickly garnered attention, with fans and fellow cricketers reacting to Pant's unexpected arcade skills. Pant's relaxed demeanor and playful side have always endeared him to fans, and this latest post is no exception. 

With the series against Sri Lanka around the corner, Pant's form will be crucial for India's success. As fans eagerly await the matches, they can enjoy this light-hearted moment and look forward to more such entertaining snippets from the Indian camp.

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Apart from playing the T20Is, Rishabh Pant will also feature in the three ODIs scheduled against the same side. Pant has been named a wicket-keeper for both teams. The T20I matches will be held from July 27 to 30 and the ODI games will take place from August 2 to 7.

T20I Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohd. Siraj. 

ODI Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.