Don't Worry, Mai Dekh Lunga: Navdeep Saini Reveals What Rishabh Pant Told Him Before Hitting Winning Runs At The Gabba

India fast-bowler Navdeep Saini recently recalled the final moments of the famous run chase at the Gabba during the fourth Test against Australia. India chased down an improbable total of 328 on day five of the Test to win the game by three wickets and clinch the four-match series. The defeat was Australia’s first at the venue since 1988.

Navdeep Saini was at the crease when Rishabh Pant hit the winning four. The pacer joined the wicketkeeper-batsman when India needed three runs. The match was set for a tense finish after India were reduced to 325 for 7 as they lost Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur in quick succession. After those twin setbacks, Navdeep Saini joined Rishabh Pant in the middle.

But there was no more drama as Rishabh Pant hit a four off Josh Hazlewood to seal a monumental win for Team India. Navdeep Saini recently revealed the conversation between him and Pant when the two were in middle. The pacer revealed how the young batsman asked him not to worry and that he would score the required runs.

“It was the first time that I was batting alongside Rishabh. It was so much fun. I knew he will take India to the win. When I went to the crease, I looked at Rishabh and asked ‘kya karna hai’? (What do I have to do?). Rishabh said ‘kuch nahi karna, bass tej bhagna, jab bolunga, risky run mat lena He (Pant) went back to his crease and then came back again and told me ‘don’t worry, mai dekh lunga’ (Don’t worry, I will handle it),” Navdeep Saini told TimesofIndia.com.

“When he (Pant) hit the winning runs, he shouted run;. I knew he had asked me to run as fast as possible. I didn’t look at where the ball had gone and started running. When he stopped to celebrate, then I realised we had won (laughs). I knew he was going to hammer the bowler, added Navdeep Saini.

Pant remained unbeaten on 89 and was adjudged the Man of the Match. Before him, Shubman Gill (91) and Cheteshwar Pujara (56) scored fine fifties to lay the foundation for the chase.

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