The 27-year-old wicketkeeper is often seen helping his bowlers make certain adjustments in terms of line and length, however, he was left gobsmacked when his advice to Washington Sundar backfired and was cashed in by New Zealand's lower-order batter Ajaz Patel. The incident unfolded on day one when Ajaz Patel was at the crease and Team India were looking to mop up New Zealand's tail. Pant advised Washington Sundar to pitch the ball "slightly fuller" and outside the off-stump. "Washi (Washington Sundar) aage daal sakta hai (You can pitch it up). Thoda bahar daal sakta hai (Can bowl a bit wider)," Pant advised Sundar. However, Patel was up to the task and he executed an aerial shot down the ground for an eye-catching boundary. Patel's pre-emptive strike left the Indian wicketkeeper gobsmacked and he was quick to jump into defence mode. "Yaar mereko kya pata issue Hindi aati hai," Pant said in his defence. the video: