Kaif Questions Pant’s Cricketing Sense After New‑Ball Dismissal

Kaif emphasized that a player’s general knowledge of the game dictates playing a cut shot when a fresh ball is in hand. He expressed surprise that Pant exited the crease on the first delivery of the over, noting that seasoned batsmen usually calculate risk before committing to aggressive strokes. The criticism came as Pant, who had settled at 39 runs, tried to loft a delivery that swung away, only to be caught cleanly by a fielder.