Rishabh Pant (Video grab)

NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant gave fans a hearty dose of laughter on Thursday, sharing a hilarious video of himself attempting golf while sidelined with injury, just as Team India began their two-match Test series against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Pant, recovering from a foot injury sustained during the England tour in July, was unavailable for selection, with Dhruv Jurel drafted in as his replacement for the opening Test. Taking to X, Pant shared a short clip of his golfing misadventures, writing: “Ball went everywhere…except where it should.”The video shows the star cricketer struggling to putt the ball, only to celebrate exuberantly after finally making the hole — a playful glimpse of the off-field side of the Indian star.WATCH: The hilarious video pf Pant’s golf failMeanwhile, back on the field, India asserted their dominance on a lively surface, with Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah decimating the West Indies lineup. Siraj returned figures of 4/40 while Bumrah contributed 3/42 as the visitors were bowled out for a meager 162 in 44.1 overs. KL Rahul anchored the Indian innings with a measured 53 off 114 balls, accompanied by captain Shubman Gill, who was unbeaten on 18 at stumps. India finished the day at 121/2, trailing by 41 runs with eight wickets in hand.While Pant’s injury keeps him off the pitch, his golf antics provided fans with comic relief, juxtaposed against India’s clinical performance, making Thursday a memorable start both on and off the field.