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[Watch] Rishabh Pant surprises Adam Gilchrist before play on Day 3 of BGT 2024-25 2nd Test

Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist was surprised by Team India star Rishabh Pant before play on Day 3 of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. Fox Cricket's commentator Isa Guha asked the ex-Aussie great what was the chat with the youngster after the day's play, with Ravi Shastri and Brett Lee also present in the panel.

Pant, who can change the complexion of the game quickly with some of the most audacious strokes, is often compared with Gilchrist as he enjoyed a similar reputation during his playing days. Gilchrist had also once praised the Indian gloveman, claiming him to be a more aggressive version than him.

Meanwhile, Pant approached Gilchrist from behind and closed his eyes as the latter tried to identify him.

Watch the clip here:

The left-hander was Australia's nemesis during the previous tour Down Under, especially in the Sydney and Brisbane Test. He struck an unbeaten 89 in the final Test at the Gabba to consign the hosts to their first defeat at the venue in 32 years.


Rishabh Pant dismissed in the first over of day three in Adelaide as Australia coast to victory to level the series

Australia v India - Men's 2nd Test Match: Day 3 - Source: Getty
Australia v India - Men's 2nd Test Match: Day 3 - Source: Getty

Rishabh Pant could not make the difference expected of him on Day 3 as Mitchell Starc got his wicket in the first over. With Team India trailing by 29 runs, they could only add 47 more to their tally and took an 18-run lead.

With 19 runs to chase for victory, Australia completed the win with 10 wickets to spare and leveled the five-match Test series.

The caravan will move to the Gabba in Brisbane for the third Test, beginning on December 14. With the win, Australia have also reclaimed their top position at the World Test Championship (WTC) table.

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