Watch: "Mahaul banana padega" - Rishabh Pant turns Virat Kohli with fiery pep talk in Perth

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s stump mic chatter has yet again caught the attention in the ongoing first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. He also enjoyed some fun time with the Australian players in the middle.

When it comes to the intense rivalry of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the field isn’t just about cricketing prowess, but it’s also about mind games, sharp banter, and, of course, sledging, which makes every moment intense during the Test matches between India and Australia.

BGT 2024-25 drama begins with Nathan Lyon-Rishabh Pant’s stump mic moment

As expected, the first Test at the Optus Stadium was no exception. The historic Australian sledging culture was alive and kicking, with Nathan Lyon engaging in some cheeky chatter with India’s fearless wicketkeeper-batter, Rishabh Pant. It didn’t take long for Lyon to find his target, and as the ball sailed through the air, his words directed right at Pant.

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Lyon was at his best, trying to needle Pant and get under his skin by asking the Indian player, "Where are we going in the auction?” Well, Pant, who is no stranger to the art of wordplay, as the Indian keeper avoided dragging it far by saying, “He’s no idea,” as he was focusing on taking his team to a good total.

Well, now a video is going viral on the internet where Rishabh Pant was seen pumping up his Indian teammates on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

Rishabh Pant turns up the heat with an epic stump mic pep talk in the Perth Test

In the midst of intense action on the field, the left-handed batter was caught on the mic stump delivering a fiery pep talk to his teammate, especially the spin all-rounder Washington Sundar, during the ongoing five-match Test series opener at the Optus Stadium.

As the pressure mounted, Pant’s words cut through the tension, setting the tone for the moment. The Indian wicketkeeper said that Team India needs to put in some real effort, as he reignited the spirits of his team, urging them to step up the intensity and take control of the game. His message was clear that complacency has no place against Australia in Australia.

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Rishabh Pant was caught on the mic stump saying, “Dheele padenge to kaam nahi chalega, bhai." Washi (Washington Sundar), thoda mahaul banana padega, thoda dam lagana padega, bhai. (Taking it easy won't work, brother. Washi, we will have to create some atmosphere; we need to put in some real effort, brother.”)

Watch how Rishabh Pant motivates Indian players here

🗣 "𝙈𝙖𝙝𝙤𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙜𝙖, 𝘿𝙪𝙢 𝙇𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙜𝙖 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙙𝙖" it's the #ToughestRivalry and Rishabh knows how to keep the team's morale high! #RishabhPanti 🙅🏻‍♂

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Meanwhile, Pant has made history by breaking a long-standing 47-year-old record in Australia in the ongoing Perth Test. With a brilliant knock of 37 runs on Day 1, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter etched his name in the record books.

Pant surpassed Alan Knott's record of 643 runs for England, set in 1977, to become the highest run-scorer by a visiting wicketkeeper in Australian Test history. Knott had held the record for almost five decades, achieving it across 22 innings at an average of 33.84, with four fifties and a century to his name.

But Pant shattered the English legend’s record in just 13 innings and 8 Tests. He has already 661 runs at a phenomenal average of 60.09 to his name in Australia. He also becomes the first ever wicketkeeper to score 2000 runs in WTC.