Watch: Annoyed Rishab Pants Throwball throws the ball in disbelief after the referee refuses to exchange on the third day of the Headingray test

Rishab pants Not only has his explosive batting and wicket keeping skills, but also his funny attitude behind the stumps, he has built a reputation in world cricket. Whether it’s a cocky chat with a batsman, a lighter interaction with a teammate, or a one-liner catching the microphone, pants often bring smiles even in tense moments. but, Day 3 of the first test Intermediate England and India At Headingley, we witnessed different versions of pants. One was visibly upset and unimpressed by the decision not based on his favor.

Rishabhpants throws an old ball after referee Paul Reffel refuses to approve the change

The drama unfolded midway through the British innings as Pants, now the assistant captain of India, walked to the umpire on the field. Paul Fell I requested a change of the old ball. Pants seemed confident that the ball had lost its shape and no longer offered the desired movement. He pointed out the seams and the condition of the wear, hoping that officials would agree to exchange it.

However, after examining the ball, umpire Leffel concluded that the ball was still within acceptable play conditions and refused to change. What followed wasn’t the characteristics of the pants. He threw the ball to the ground with clear frustration, an act immediately captured on broadcast cameras. The gesture is simple, but revealed how emotionally the Indian vice captain had invested in the game’s minutes.

Here’s the video:

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Boos blew as Headingley’s crowd responds to Pants’ visible anger

Pants’ furious moments were unaware of Headingley’s crowd. Known for his voice and passionate support, Yorkshire followers began booing Indian cricketers and interpreted his reaction as rude to the umpire authority. The situation did not escalate beyond that, but the incident added a layer of tension to an already competitive Test match.

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