Rishabh Pant's on-stump mic self-talk in Hindi revealed his struggle to balance aggression and composure during his innings. He advised himself to play straight and avoid unnecessary risks, as translated by Dinesh Karthik. Despite a first-innings century, Pant seemed caught between his natural game and restraint.
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