XtraTime Web Desk

It is a serious cricket battle between India and Sri Lanka in Galle, but Rishabh Pant has once again brought his trademark humour into the middle of the action. During Tuesday’s match, the Indian wicketkeeper came up with a hilarious one-liner that quickly became a talking point across the cricketing world.

“Single missing, wicket kissing.”

The witty comment soon spread across social media, leaving fans entertained. The joke then became the centre of a light-hearted cricket discussion involving former India cricketers Cheteshwar Pujara and Venkatesh Prasad.

Pujara, in particular, shared an amusing experience from his playing days when he used to field at slip alongside Pant. According to Pujara, Pant’s constant jokes and funny comments behind the stumps often made it difficult for him to maintain his concentration.

Pujara recalled that he would even tell Pant that his jokes were becoming a problem because they made him laugh while he was trying to focus on the game. He jokingly asked Pant that if he really wanted to keep talking, he should choose another player to chat with!

Slip fielders need complete concentration, keeping a close eye on both the bowler and the batter. But when Pant is standing behind the wickets, maintaining that focus can become a completely different challenge.

With his spontaneous comments, infectious energy and natural sense of humour, Pant has always been more than just a wicketkeeper on the field. He is an entertainer who believes that cricket is not only about runs, wickets and results—it is also about enjoying the moment.

And once again in Galle, Pant proved that his biggest weapon may not always be his bat or gloves. Sometimes, it is simply his sense of humour.