IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant joins MS Dhoni in elite list, becomes third Indian to achieve this feat in Tests
Rishabh Pant
NEW DELHI:
Rishabh Pant
added another feather to his cap on Sunday as he became only the third Indian wicketkeeper to complete 150 catches in Test cricket. The milestone came on Day 3 of the first Test against England at Headingley, when
Prasidh Krishna
found the edge of
Ollie Pope
's bat and Pant completed a sharp take behind the stumps.
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With that catch, Pant joined an elite club of Indian glovemen, trailing only
Syed Kirmani
(160 catches) and
MS Dhoni
(256 catches). He now has 151 catches and 15 stumpings in Tests, taking his overall tally to 166 dismissals - third-best in India's Test history.
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The 27-year-old continues to make a roaring comeback after a long injury layoff. On Day 2, he dazzled with the bat, scoring a commanding 134 and marking his seventh Test century.
The moment was made even more iconic by a gravity-defying somersault celebration, which has since gone viral on social media.
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Speaking to Cheteshwar Pujara on the broadcaster's post-match show, Pant revealed that he had considered multiple celebration styles. 'I had actually thought of three celebrations. One was the 'let-the-bat-do-the-talking' one. Then I realised I should stick to my own style,' he said with a laugh.
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Pant reached his century in trademark fashion - launching Shoaib Bashir over deep midwicket with one hand on the bat - before unleashing his now-signature flip.
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With both the gloves and the bat, Pant has proven yet again that he remains one of India's most explosive and charismatic match-winners.
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