Dinesh Karthik Suggests Gautam Gambhir’s Instructions May Have Influenced Rishabh Pant’s Dismissal

Rishabh Pant showcased a spectacular performance at Headingley, scoring a century in the opening Test of the England series. His aggressive batting and signature somersault celebration thrilled the crowd, and his century surpassed MS Dhoni’s record for the most Test tons by an Indian wicketkeeper. However, Pant’s innings ended at 134 when he was caught out after misreading a delivery from Josh Tongue. Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik, while commentating for Sky Sports, speculated that head coach Gautam Gambhir’s instructions could have led to a change in Pant’s approach, possibly affecting his judgment. Karthik mentioned that a message sent to Pant may have curbed his natural style of play, suggesting that a more tailored approach is needed to communicate with certain players like Pant.