During the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024 clash between India A and India B at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, a charming and light-hearted moment unfolded between Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav. The 2024 edition of the prestigious tournament has captured considerable attention due to the presence of high-profile players like Pant, KL Rahul, and Yadav, all eager to showcase their form and fitness.

On Day 3, as Kuldeep Yadav walked out to bat at number 8 for India A, Rishabh Pant, known for his playful nature, seized the opportunity to engage in some friendly banter. Pant approached Kuldeep with a cheeky grin, placing his hands on the spinner’s shoulders in a light-hearted gesture. Despite Pant’s attempts to spark a conversation, Kuldeep remained focused on the task at hand, determined to make an impact with the bat.

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Kuldeep’s stay at the crease, however, was brief. He was dismissed lbw by Mukesh Kumar after managing just one run off 14 balls. His departure left India A in a precarious position at 201 for 7 after 58 overs, trailing behind India B’s first-innings total of 321.

Rishabh Pant doing fun with Kuldeep Yadav. 😂❤️

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— PantMP4. (@indianspirit070) September 7, 2024

The match has highlighted some impressive individual performances. For India B, Musheer Khan stole the spotlight with a remarkable innings of 181 runs, while Navdeep Saini added valuable runs with a half-century from number 9.

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On the other hand, India A’s KL Rahul, who has faced scrutiny recently, contributed a steady 37 runs off 111 balls before being dismissed by Washington Sundar. As the game progresses, both teams continue to battle hard, with key performances and strategic plays shaping the outcome of this thrilling encounter.