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Rishabh Pant celebrating his century vs England on Day 4
India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant continued his red-hot form with another explosive century on Day 4 of the first Test against England at Headingley
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Pant's 118 off 140 balls powered India to a commanding 364, extending their stronghold in what has been a riveting contest so far.
Pant, who also struck 134 in the first innings, became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score centuries in both innings of a Test match — a feat previously achieved only by Zimbabwe's Andy Flower (142 & 199* vs South Africa in 2001). With this, Pant underlined once again why he's considered box office in whites.
Never a dull moment with the 27-year-old at the crease, no matter the conditions.
The Headingley crowd, known for its appreciation of quality cricket, gave Pant a send-off worthy of legends. The former England pacer
Stuart Broad
, when speaking in his podcast 'For The Love Of Cricket', highlighted the crowd's gesture with the biggest of comparisons.
"
One thing I noticed when he was walking off with both hundreds, the Headingley crowd were all on their feet, really appreciating everything that he'd done and the quality he'd shown. English crowds have always been supportive of opposition players when they do well, but this was probably the biggest sort of clap and hand I'd seen since (Sachin) Tendulkar's last tour here
."
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Pant's numbers continue to grow in stature. His second innings hundred also placed him among an elite club of visiting batters with five consecutive 50-plus scores in England. This elite list features Don Bradman, Hansie Cronje, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Kumar Sangakkara, and Daryl Mitchell. The record for most consecutive 50+ scores by a visiting batter in England remains with Australia's Steven Smith, who has seven to his name.
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India's batting unit has found an anchor and an entertainer in Pant, whose fearless stroke play and unpredictable style make him a nightmare for bowlers and a treat for crowds. His classic somersault celebration did not feature after his second ton, despite repeated requests from the stands by Sunil Gavaskar.
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