After some promising outings in white-ball cricket since his debut in 2017, Pant was handed his debut Test cap during the Test against England at Nottingham. His first scoring shot was a six against Adil Rashid, and it served as the sign of a thrilling ride that was about to follow.
Several records were shattered by Shubman Gill itself, while pace duo of Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep made the new ball do its magic on a surface that looked absolutely lifeless for bowlers after the Dukes' ball got older and softer. A Harry Brook-Jamie Smith triple-century partnership was
Pant reached the milestone during India's first Test against England at Leeds. In his innings, Pant smashed 134 in 178 balls, with 12 fours and six sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of over 75.
Since his Test debut in 2018, there have been several words that have defined Pant's game, especially in overseas conditions. Counter-attacking, bold, audacious, stubborn, risky, foolish, match-turning etc. It could leave fans and opponents stunned for a second and then, fuming at him the ve