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Rishabh Pant out for 10 after umpire argument; returns dejected in Irani Cup.
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News18•01-10-2026, 16:35
Rishabh Pant out for 10 after umpire argument; returns dejected in Irani Cup.
- •Rishabh Pant, captaining Rest of India in the Irani Cup, was dismissed for just 10 runs against Jammu and Kashmir.
- •Pant was taking a stance far out of his popping crease, leading to an argument with the umpire who asked him to stop.
- •Batsmen often step out of the crease to counter yorkers and swing, but umpires have the right to intervene.
- •Pant faced 36 balls, hitting one four, before being caught out on a brilliant delivery by Umar Nazir.
- •Rest of India scored 237 runs in their first innings, with Smaran Ravichandran making 68 and Shikhar Mohan 60.
Key Questions Answered
Rishabh Pant argued with the umpire because he was taking his batting stance about one to one and a half feet outside his popping crease, and the umpire instructed him to stop doing so and stay inside.
Playing as the captain of the Rest of India team, Rishabh Pant scored only 10 runs off 36 balls, including a single four, before getting caught out by Umar Nazir.
The Rest of India team scored a total of 237 runs in their first innings, led by Smaran Ravichandran's 68 runs and Shikhar Mohan's 60 runs.
