Rishabh Pant Imitates Gavaskar’s Famous Rant During a Light Moment
Team India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is once again at the center of attention — not for his explosive batting this time, but for a hilarious video that has gone viral on social media. In the clip, Pant is seen mimicking legendary commentator Sunil Gavaskar’s now-famous “Stupid, stupid, stupid” reaction from a past Test match commentary.
The video, light-hearted and funny, shows Pant poking fun at himself in good spirits, repeating Gavaskar’s exact words with a cheeky grin:
“Stupid, stupid, stupid… that is letting the team down badly.”
The Backstory: Gavaskar’s Harsh Words During Pant’s Shot
This viral moment is a callback to a heated incident that took place during the India vs Australia Test at the MCG, where Rishabh Pant played an ill-advised scoop shot and got dismissed cheaply. Gavaskar, commentating at the time, didn’t mince his words.
He criticized Pant’s shot selection on live air, saying:
“That is not the way to go. That is just stupid, stupid, stupid. You have let your team down.”
Gavaskar’s blunt remarks created a buzz among fans, with many debating whether the criticism was too harsh or justified.
Gavaskar Later Clarified His Remarks
After facing backlash and fan discussions, Sunil Gavaskar clarified his comments in an interview. He said the outburst came from a place of emotion and love for Indian cricket. According to Gavaskar, Pant was playing with ego, repeating the same risky shot even after being warned.
He added that while Pant has immense talent, the timing and match situation did not demand such an aggressive approach.
Fans React to Pant’s Imitation
Pant’s mimicry has won hearts across social media, with fans calling it a display of maturity and humor. Rather than taking offense, Pant seems to have accepted the criticism in stride and found a way to laugh at himself.
The moment reflects not just his personality, but also the healthy relationship and mutual respect between generations of Indian cricketers — where banter and learning go hand in hand.
