Leading India A from behind the stumps, Pant shared his valuable insights to constantly help the bowlers determine the right line and length for the batters. He made sure left-arm spinner Manav Suthar didn’t feel any pressure and gave him freedom with his chatter from behind the stumps, where he told him not to get worried about getting hit for boundaries.

“There is no fielder outside mein. There is no inside ball. Put a little bit on the bat, there is no problem. Do it. Do it tight. Relax hoke dail. Bravo. Look to maintain the rhythm. You will get one more over. Don't worry.” (There are not much fielders on the outside. Keep bowling your deliveries. Keep targeting the stumps for a bit, no problem. Let them hit. Relax and bowl. Focus on getting your rhythm. It will come in an over. Don't worry.)” Pant said, which was caught on a stump-mic.

When his plan started working, he advised Suthar to maintain the same line and length, urging him to keep testing the batter from that channel.

“Arre bhai. Yahi hai. Just try throwing 6 balls. It will be fun. (Keep bowling six deliveries in that zone. It will be fun.)” he said.

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Meanwhile, he displayed his sharpness behind the stumps by claiming a crucial catch of Zubayr Hamza, who was looking dangerous, scoring a half-century.

Rishabh Pant looks to make India comeback with SA Tests

Earlier, Pant missed the home Test series against the West Indies during his recovery phase. Now, the two four-day fixtures at the BCCI CoE, where he captains India A, present an ideal opportunity for him to regain rhythm and match fitness ahead of the upcoming home Tests against South Africa.

The 28-year-old is expected to reclaim his place behind the stumps, likely replacing Dhruv Jurel, who impressed with both bat and gloves in the series against the West Indies.