In a single such incident shared by Shubman Gill after the shut of play on Saturday, each time both of them hit a boundary, Pant would hit Gill’s bat onerous along with his.
Whereas that is regular for a batsman to do as a method of congratulating his companion within the center, Gill had his causes to ask Pant to cease doing it.
“I used to be telling him to not as a result of I used to be taking part in with a bat that I performed the England collection with, so my bat is sort of outdated truly,” stated Gill on the press convention after play ended.
However Pant, who’s a personality that retains his teammates entertained, did not pay attention.
“He was hitting my bat so onerous, I used to be telling him that I’m attempting to save lots of my bat. But when he did not center it (hit nicely), he would say ‘no, let’s do it once more’. Bro, relax!” a smiling Gill stated, a lot to the delight of the reporters within the room.
The duo added 167 runs for the third wicket, with Pant making 109 on his return to Take a look at cricket since his automotive accident in December 2020. Gill was 119 not out when captain Rohit Sharma determined to declare India’s second innings at 287 for 4, giving them an enormous general lead of 514.
Dealing with a frightening goal within the fourth innings, Bangladesh, who made 149 of their first innings in response to India’s 376, had been 158 for Four at stumps on the third day.
Offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who obtained India out of jail within the first innings with a century, did the majority of the injury by taking three wickets.
Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto led the struggle for the guests with an unbeaten 51, with Shakib Al Hasan (5*) partnering him at shut of play.
