[WATCH] IND vs SA 2025: Rishabh Pant vents frustration at Kuldeep Yadav for slow over-rate warning

India captain for the first time, Rishabh Pant was visibly unhappy with star spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Day 2 of the ongoing Test between India and South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The incident unfolded during the 88th over of South Africa’s first innings on the second day of the all-important encounter.

There had been multiple instances when several members of the Indian team were taking a bit too long to walk to their fielding positions at the end of overs, which caused unnecessary delays. There were not a lot of changes to this particular behaviour, despite the Indian skipper trying his best to communicate the message to his unit.  

Pant reached his boiling point when Kuldeep took too long to initiate his 18th over of the innings. For the uninitated, the wrist-spinner had been warned once before as well for the same reason. There would be a five-run penalty given against the fielding team if a bowler is warned thrice in an innings, which clearly did not sit well with Pant.

“Tees second ka timer hai (the timer has only 30 seconds remaining). Ghar mein khel rahe ho kya (are you playing in your own home?)? Jaldi daal ek ball (bowl one ball quickly). Yaar, Kuldeep do-do baar warning le li (Brother, Kuldeep we have gotten the warning twice now already),” stated Kuldeep, as picked up through the stump mic.

Watch the video of Rishabh Pant getting angry at Kuldeep Yadav here

What is the stop-clock rule in cricket?

For the unversed, the International Cricket Council (ICC) had recently introduced a stop-clock system beginning with the commencement of the 2025–27 cycle of the World Test Championship. This rule had already been existing in white-ball cricket, but extended its scope to Tests to make sure that the teams do not abuse the limitations of time.

As per the directive, the fielding team is required to start the next over within 60 seconds from the conclusion of the previous one. The umpires will provide the captain of the fielding team with a couple of warnings if the rule is not followed. Five penalty runs are to be awarded to the batting side on the occasion of a third offence in a single innings.

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