ENG vs IND 1st Test: Sunil Gavaskar asks Rishabh Pant to do somersault celebration, here's what Pant responded
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 23, 2025, 19:51 IST
During the gripping Day 4 action of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley, legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar cheekily requested Rishabh Pant to bring back his iconic somersault celebration after scoring his second century of the match. Pant, who reached his second ton with a composed single off Shoaib Bashir, had just become only the second wicketkeeper in Test history to score centuries in both innings of a Test match.
As commentators reflected on the landmark feat, Gavaskar lightheartedly said on-air, 'Pant should do a somersault now, like the one he did before.' His comment was a nod to Pant's earlier flamboyant celebration style, which had once gone viral.
Later, when asked about it, Pant responded with a smile, 'This time, I thought I'd let the bat do the flipping.' His witty reply added charm to an already memorable day for Indian cricket fans.
Pant's restrained celebration showcased his growing maturity, even as he continued to entertain with the bat. From Gavaskar's playful request to Pant's cool-headed reply, the moment added a light-hearted touch to a historic Test performance.
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