Australia vs India 2018/19: Tim Paine Reacts On Rishabh Pant Turning Babysitter In Real

Well, it seems like the individuals of either side are enjoying the banter on the middle with a light heart. After the on-field banter between Tim Paine and Rishabh Pant, the Indian wicketkeeper took a photograph with Paine’s wife and his two kids to become a babysitter in reality. Meanwhile, Tim Paine sheds light on it.

The incident took place when both Indian and Australian cricket teams were in a function at the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s residence in Sydney on Sunday.

I wish I would play like Rishabh Pant at his age – Tim Paine

The current Australian skipper wished that he would have played like Rishabh Pant when he was at his age. He believes that Rishabh Pant is enjoying the game to the core, on and off the field.

Further, he went on to add saying that the Indian wicketkeeper is a real sport off the field, which is a good thing. Tim Paine revealed how the incident took place during the Prime Minister’s function.

“Yeah, that was interesting. We were at the PM’s house yesterday. Just had a quick chat to Rishabh. My wife was happened to be there so we just grabbed a quick photo. He was a good sport and he is on the field, to be honest,” Paine said during a press conference.

Great stuff here from Tim Paine on the new family babysitter and the banter out in the middle! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/faCM6EQHLT

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“A fair bit has been made of a little bit of banter between two wicketkeepers, which has been pretty light-hearted and pretty friendly. I enjoy the way he goes about it. I wish I played that way when I was his age. He looks like he has a hell of a lot of fun,” Paine added.

Well, it is quite pleasing to see both individuals seeing the lighter side of things. Meanwhile, it would be intriguing to watch how the duo approaches the final game of the series.