Rohit Sharma has revealed a clever tactic used by Rishabh Pant during the 2024 T20 World Cup final, which played a crucial role in India’s triumph in June.
India had posted 176-7 in the final in Barbados as they aimed to break a decade-long ICC trophy drought. South Africa were reduced to 12-2 in reply, but they bounced back and were 151-4 after 16 overs, needing 26 more.
Before the start of the 17th over, India’s wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was seen down on the ground, getting his knee taped from the physio. After a slight delay, play resumed again and India tasted success on the very first ball. Hardik Pandya dismissed the dangerous Heinrich Klaasen for a 27-ball 52, helping the team make a comeback in the game.
South Africa eventually lost by seven runs.
India skipper Rohit has now revealed the knee niggle Pant had was a ploy used by the wicketkeeper to slow down the game and break the momentum of the batting side.
