‘I just told him to…’: Jofra Archer reveals exact words to Rishabh Pant after fiery send-off at Lord’s

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has revealed what he told Rishabh Pant after dismissing him with a brilliant delivery during the tense final day of the third Test at Lord’s. The heated moment came on Monday, 14 July, when India were chasing 193 to win the third Test in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series.

Rishabh Pant had looked in good touch early in his innings. In the 21st over, he played a trademark one-handed shot for a stylish four down the ground off Archer. But the England pacer struck back immediately. Just two balls later, Archer switched his angle and produced a perfect delivery that clipped the top of off-stump, leaving Pant stunned.

Here’s what Jofra Archer told Rishabh Pant 

After taking what was arguably the most important wicket in the chase, Archer ran past Pant and gave him an angry send-off. He was seen shouting something directly at the Indian vice-captain. Speaking to Sky Sports Cricket after the match, Archer admitted he wasn’t proud of the send-off but explained why it happened.

“It wasn’t a proud moment. I just told him to ‘charge that.’ Honestly, this morning I was struggling a little bit, the ball just kept coming out full. One of the full ones, he just charged, and it pissed me off a bit. When the [wicket] ball nipped down the slope, honestly I was so grateful for that,” Archer said.

This was Archer’s first match back since getting injured in 2021 and missing out on red-ball cricket for four years. Archer showed why England skipper Ben Stokes was so eager to have him back in the squad as he dismantled the Indian batting line-up with his fiery deliveries.

Archer’s breakthrough of Pant was a turning point in the game as it caused a mini-collapse. England eventually bowled India out for 170, winning the Test by 22 runs and taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. India will now look to bounce back in the fourth Test at Manchester starting 23 July.