#IndiaInAustralia: Tim Paine trolls Rishabh Pant, says Dhoni is back
Australian cricket team skipper Tim Paine is known to be quite vocal behind the stumps. The wicket-keeper had got the attention after challenging Rohit Sharma in the third Test match against India at the MCG. Paine had trolled Rohit in India's first innings. And now, he attempted a similar approach on Rishabh Pant in India's second innings. Here is what he said.
Paine uses Dhoni's ODI return to distract Pant
Paine wanted to distract the Indian southpaw on Day three of the third Test. The incident occurred in the final session of the day. India were reeling at 5/47 at that time after Pat Cummins dominated India. Paine said, "Tell you what big MS is back in the one day squad. Should get this bloke down to Hurricanes...They need a batter."
"Do you babysit?" Paine says to Pant
Paine didn't stop there. He added, "Fancy that extend you Aussie holiday, beautiful town Hobart too...get him a waterfront apartment. Have him over for dinner. Do you baby sit? I can take my wife to the movies while you watch the kids."
WATCH: Paine at it again!
Trolling doesn't work for Paine
The trolling didn't work for Paine. Pant scored a gutsy 33 in India's second innings. The wicket-keeper batsman hit three fours and a six in a 43-ball stay at the crease. He added 39 runs with Mayank Agarwal. India declared at 106/8 and set a target of 399 for the Aussies. Pant is enjoying a productive series so far.
Paine dared Rohit to hit a six
Earlier, Paine went on to pull Rohit Sharma's leg from behind the stumps on Day two of the third Test. Paine challenged the Indian batsman to go for a big hit against spinner Nathan Lyon. Paine was heard saying, "It's been a toss up for me between Royals and Indians, and if Rohit hits a six here, I am changing to Mumbai."
