Rishabh Pant's return to red-ball cricket was marked by playful banter with teammate Kuldeep Yadav during the Duleep Trophy match between India A and India B in Bengaluru. Pant, playing for India B, was caught on stump mic teasing Kuldeep, who was trying to stabilize India A's innings. Despite his antics, Pant scored a crucial 61 in the second innings, contributing to India B's victory by 76 runs. Musheer Khan's impressive 181 in the first innings and the bowling performances of Mukesh Kumar and Navdeep Saini were also pivotal in India B's win. The partnership between Pant and Sarfaraz Khan, which added 72 runs in quick succession, further strengthened India B's position. The game showcased not just competitive cricket but also moments of camaraderie and humor among players.