Rishabh Pant showcases football skills during India vs Sri Lanka warm-up match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:06 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Rishabh Pant displayed notable football skills while batting in India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Instead of using his bat on wide deliveries, Pant kicked the ball away, which drew attention and laughter. Initially cautious, he took 21 balls to score his first run but then accelerated his innings with three sixes. India secured victory in the warm-up game by six wickets, providing valuable match practice ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka, set to begin on August 15.
- •India won the warm-up match by six wickets.
- •Pant took 21 balls to score his first run.
- •He hit three sixes after starting slowly.
- •The first Test begins on August 15 in Galle.
- •Pant showcased unique football skills while batting.
- 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — Rishabh Pant's football skills steal show during India vs Sri Lanka warm-up match - WATCH
"Rishabh Pant displayed unique football skills during India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka. He used his feet to kick wide deliveries away instead of his bat. Pant took twenty-one balls to score his first run in the second innings. After a slow start, he changed gears and hit three sixes. India won the warm-up game by six wickets before the Test series.
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