Cried when I learned about Rishabh Pant’s car accident: Ravi Shastri

India (IND) defeated Pakistan (PAK) in the 19th fixture of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on June 9 (Sunday). In a low-score thriller match, India’s target of 120 proved too much for Pakistan as they could only muster 113-7 in 20 overs, losing the IND vs PAK match by 6 runs. India were on course for an even lesser first-innings score, but Rishabh Pant’s brilliant 31-ball 42 runs knock helped India further on a touch wicket.

Pant also took three good catches behind the stumps. Due to his outstanding performance with the gloves, Pant was awarded the Best Fielder Award in the Indian dressing room by the Indian team fielding coach T Dilip, and the award was presented by special guest Ravi Shastri. Former India coach, visibly emotional, had a speech prepared for Pant as the rest of the squad cheered on.

The moment Ravi Shastri entered the room, Team India’s vice-captain Hardik Pandya said, “Do line bolna hoga (You have to give a small speech).”