IND vs PAK: Rishabh Pant's reaction to "Tel Lagao Dabar Ka, Wicket Girao Babar Ka" slogan adds spice to T20 World Cup clash

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has given a very interesting statement about the fans’ famous slogan to troll Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of the blockbuster clash between the two arch-rivals in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday, June 9.

The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the most intense and celebrated rivalries in the sports world. Every match between the two neighboring countries is charged with national pride, captivating millions of fans across the globe. The iconic encounters have so far produced many unforgettable moments, and now the world is set to witness another thriller.

Rishabh Pant's hilarious take on fans’ slogan goes viral ahead of IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 clash

Well, India and Pakistan are all set to revive their historic rivalry on Sunday when they will lock horns against each other in the T20 World Cup 2024 group match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, and the fans will always stick to the TV screens to enjoy the actions.

Ahead of this much-awaited clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, Rishabh Pant praised Babar and the Pakistani players amidst the funny slogans that have been trending online to troll the Men in Green.

One of the most famous slogans is “Tel Lagao Dabar Ka, Wicket Girao Babar Ka,” and the Indian wicketkeeper could not help but burst into laughter when he was asked about the same.

Pant recently appeared on India TV's iconic show Aap Ki Adalat, where the host Rajat Sharma asked about the “Tel Lagao Dabar Ka, Wicket Girao Babar Ka” line, which was chanted during the India vs Pakistan match last time.

Rishabh Pant reacts to fans' viral slogan targeting Babar Azam

This one-liner became very famous among the fans, especially Indians, as they never left a single chance to tease Babar with this slogan, even during the recent England versus Pakistan T20I series in May 2024. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter said that such narratives make the matches more interesting, but he mentioned that every player works hard for his country.

Rishabh Pant said on the India TV show: “Sir, what I want to say is that as a player if we see only as a player, they (Pakistani cricketers) also work hard for their country. And it's not like that, there is always a banter. But there is something very interesting in this, all the emotions come together as a country India, or as a country Pakistan. And like our fans start new narratives, like you said, “Tel Lagao Dabar Ka, Wicket Girao Babar ka”. All these things make cricket matches more interesting, I think..”

Pant also expressed full confidence that Team India will beat Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024 clash in New York on Sunday. The left-hander stated, “We'll make every effort to completely dominate. When we receive immense support from our country, it becomes something special. I believe this will be a very interesting match. For us, winning is the only option.”

Watch Rishabh Pant's reaction:

Rishabh Pant on "TEL LAGAO DABAR KA - WICKET GIRAO BABAR KA" 🤣🔥 pic.twitter.com/UmsMiYn3OR

— Flamboy Pant (@flamboypant) June 8, 2024