ENG vs IND | Twitter in splits as Rishabh Pant’s sharp riposte catches Ben Duckett off-guard

‌After starting day three of the Lord’s Test against England with two boundaries off Jofra Archer, Rishabh Pant and partner KL Rahul adopted a cautious approach. The pair slowed things down as India managed just five runs from the next six overs, with the score reading 159/3 after the 50th over.

Just as India started picking up on the scoring front with two boundaries in the next two overs, Ben Duckett tried to sledge Pant and disrupt his focus. The southpaw, who started Woakes’ next over with a boundary, was happy to bide his time as he patiently blocked down the pacer’s deliveries.

Just then, the England opener walked across after looking at the visitors’ laid-back approach to query whether India were playing for the draw. The Indian vice-captain, who has always grabbed eyeballs for his witty conversations, was at it again as he nodded before replying, “Yeah, just like you”.

The wicketkeeper-batter reminded Duckett of his struggles, along with Zak Crawley on day one, when the pair could put on only 39 runs in the first 13 overs in a stark contrast to their Bazball approach.

Twitter was rolling over the floor laughing as Pant’s jibe took Duckett off guard, with the Englishman silently moving back to his fielding position.

What are they playing for

— BavumaTheKing Temba (@bavumathek83578) 

LOL

4 boundaries in 7 deliveries since Ben duckett asked pant “Are you playing for a draw? “



Thank you for your services once again, Ben!

— mon (@4sacinom) 

Just like ENG

Ben Duckett - are you batting for a draw?



Rishabh Pant - just like you. 

— Harshit Chaubey (@Chaubey_Ha0612) 

Interesting

Ben Duckett - are you batting for a draw?



Rishabh Pant - just like you. 

— Kanak Kumari (@KanakKu64995524) 

Wow

Ben Duckett - are you batting for a draw?



Rishabh Pant - just like you. 

— Raja babu Singh (@rbsingh2018) 

Banter

Ben Duckett - are you batting for a draw?



Rishabh Pant - just like you. 😂❤️ 

— MK (@mkr4411) 

Caught on Stump mic

Caught on Stump mic -



Ben Duckett - are you batting for a draw?



Rishabh Pant - just like you.

🔥😂

— 𝐌𝐒𝐃_𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍_👑🇮🇳 (@MsdNation_007) 

Brother

Ben Duckett: Are you batting for a draw? 🤨

Rishabh Pant: Just like you, brother. 😉💥



Mic. Dropped. 🎤🔥  

— Saurabh Kumar (@iamsaurabh1818) 

Nice

Ben Duckett - You batting for a draw?



Rishabh Pant - Yeah Just like you 😀 

— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) 

Superb

Four boundaries in 7 deliveries since Ben duckett asked pant “Are you playing for a draw? “ 

— Shariq Ahmad (@CricGayata5915)