Rishabh Pant’s brilliant century in the Headingley Test was a standout performance. However, former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik suggested that head coach Gautam Gambhir’s instructions might have played a part in Pant’s dismissal. Karthik pointed out that a message sent to Pant seemed to have curbed his natural style of play. Karthik emphasized that effective communication is vital, particularly for players like Pant, where the coach’s tone and language can significantly influence performance. After a good start, India’s innings concluded at 471. England’s Josh Tongue and captain Ben Stokes spearheaded the bowling effort with four wickets each.
