India got off to a good start in the second Test in Chennai against England, but the opening day also had its fair share of drama on the pitch. Towards the end of Day 1, Rishabh Pant refused to hit after having an altercation with Ben Stokes.
The final 87th of the Indian innings saw a little joke when Stokes was seen having a lively chat with Pant.
After the conversation, Pant didn’t take his guard for a while and was seen looking back and saying something to Stokes.
It is not clear what the content of the conversation was. Both referees had to intervene to solve the matter.
Rishabh Pant had a heated altercation with Ben Stokes. (Screenshot)
Meanwhile, starter Rohit Sharma broke 161, while other first-order hitters from India fell cheaply, helping the home team build to 300-6 on the opening day of the second game against England at MA Chidambaram Stadium. from Chennai on Saturday.
At 86-3, India seemed to have squandered any chance to get into a strong position in a field where runs will be harder to come by as the match progresses.
But Rohit’s 162-race partnership with Ajinkya Rahane dragged the hosts back into competition, before England ruled them both out in the final session.
Rishabh Pant was hitting at 33 on the stumps, with rookie Axar Patel at five at the other end.
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