Sunil Gavaskar criticized Rishabh Pant for attempting a risky shot out of ego in a crucial moment during a Test match, mentioning that Pant's approach was unnecessary given the situation. Gavaskar emphasized that Test cricket is challenging and highlighted the importance of playing smart.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar criticised Rishabh Pant's unorthodox shot, which led to his dismissal on the third day of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India at the MCG.  Pant looked fluent as he got to 28 off 37 balls before getting out in an attempt to play a scoop shot from outside off to the leg side off Scott Boland.