Rishabh Pant (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant gave fans a hearty dose of laughter on Thursday, sharing a hilarious video of himself attempting golf while sidelined with injury, just as Team India began their two-match Test series against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Pant, recovering from a foot injury sustained during the England tour in July, was unavailable for selection, with Dhruv Jurel drafted in as his replacement for the opening Test. Taking to X, Pant shared a short clip of his golfing misadventures, writing: “Ball went everywhere…except where it should.â€The video shows the star cricketer struggling to putt the ball, only to celebrate exuberantly after finally making the hole — a playful glimpse of the off-field side of the Indian star.WATCH: The hilarious video pf Pant’s golf failMeanwhile, back on the field, India asserted their dominance on a lively surface, with Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah decimating the West Indies lineup. Siraj returned figures of 4/40 while Bumrah contributed 3/42 as the visitors were bowled out for a meager 162 in 44.1 overs. KL Rahul anchored the Indian innings with a measured 53 off 114 balls, accompanied by captain Shubman Gill, who was unbeaten on 18 at stumps. India finished the day at 121/2, trailing by 41 runs with eight wickets in hand.While Pantâ€s injury keeps him off the pitch, his golf antics provided fans with comic relief, juxtaposed against Indiaâ€s clinical performance, making Thursday a memorable start both on and off the field.
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