Published 17:45 IST, January 18th 2021
Rishabh Pant sings 'Spiderman' theme song behind stumps to annoy Australians: WATCH
Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was seen singing the old 'Spiderman' theme song on Day 4 of the ongoing series-deciding Test match at The Gabba.
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Rishabh Pant recently coped criticism from Australian cricketers-turned-commentators Shane Warne and Mark Waugh for his ‘constant chatter’ behind stumps. Moreover, spin wizard Warne even said that Indian wicketkeeper should “just zip it” and let Australians concentrate at crease. Seemingly, ir objections had impact on Pant as youngster went one step furr on Day 4 of thrilling series-decider at Gabba.
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India vs Australia 4th Test: Rishabh Pant switches to ‘Spider-Man’ mode
Rishabh Pant seems to share a special rivalry with wicketkeeper Tim Paine. When Australian captain was batting at crease alongside all-rounder Cameron Green, Pant started singing classic ‘Spiderman Spiderman…’ song while standing behind stumps.
dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman sang whole verse of Hindi version of song when Australian lead reached 230 runs before 56th over. Here is a look at Pant singing -old me song of web-slinging superhero.
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Apparently, Rishabh Pant’s Spiderman gig had impact on Tim Paine’s batting. Australian captain went ahead and scored a quick-fire 27 before extending his side’s lead to 275 runs and getting out.
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Rishabh Pant’s first innings incident involving Tim Paine
Rishabh Pant was also involved in a hilarious incident with Tim Paine on Day 1 of Gabba Test during Australia's first innings. When Australian captain missed a T. Natarajan delivery, an over-enthusiastic Pant behind stumps kept appealing for a potential caught-behind. With interest from pacer himself, wicketkeeper evoked much laughter from Rohit Sharma and captain Ajinkya Rahane all stationed at slip cordon.
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Rishabh Pant career stats
Rishabh Pant career stats in Test cricket makes for an impressive read. In 15 matches, left-handed batsman has aggregated 976 runs at an aver of 40.66. His highest Test score of 159 came during his previous trip Down Under (2019 at SCG).
India vs Australia 4th Test updates
Australia folded out for 294 on Day 4 to set a target of 328 runs for visitors. Before stumps, Indian openers reached 4-0 within two overs in a shoddy final session of day.
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Im source: cricket.com.au
17:45 IST, January 18th 2021