Lord’s, London:
Cricket ka “Home of Cricket” Lord’s witnessed a stormy moment during the ongoing India vs England Test series when England’s speedster Jofra Archer gave India’s flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant one of the most aggressive send-offs in recent memory.
🔥 The Moment That Triggered It All
It all went down on Day 2 of the 2nd Test, when India was trying to rebuild after early setbacks. Pant, known for his fearless batting style, walked in and tried to take the attack to Archer with some unorthodox strokes.
But Archer had seen enough.
In the 29th over, he bowled a menacing short delivery that rose sharply. Pant went for an audacious hook shot — only to mistime it horribly. The ball ballooned in the air and landed safely in the hands of mid-wicket. Out walked Pant… but not before Jofra Archer turned towards him, let out a furious scream, and stared him down with pure rage in his eyes.
The crowd was stunned. Even the commentators went silent for a second.
Pant, visibly shaken, walked back quietly — but the incident immediately set social media on fire.
🗣️ Social Media Reactions
Fans across platforms had mixed reactions:
“That was pure aggression. Archer isn’t here to play games.”
“Pant should’ve expected that after trying to sledge earlier!”
“Archer giving old-school fast bowler vibes. Goosebumps!”
Some fans, however, called it unsportsmanlike and criticized the umpires for not intervening.
🎥 Watch The Full Heated Moment Here:
🧠 The History Between Pant & Archer
Ye pehli baar nahi hai jab in dono ke beech tension dekha gaya. Even during IPL and earlier tours, Pant and Archer have exchanged words on-field. This incident at Lord’s just added more spice to their ongoing rivalry.
🏁 What Happens Now?
While the match continues to be intense, all eyes will be on how Pant responds in the second innings. Will he return the fire? Or will the English pacer have the last laugh?
One thing’s for sure — India vs England just got a whole lot more personal.
💬 Let Us Know…
Was Archer’s send-off too much or was it justified aggression? Drop your thoughts in the comments below 👇
