Only twice have India batted out more overs in the third innings to save a Test after conceding a first innings lead of 300-plus: (476/4 in 180 overs vs NZ, Napier, 2009) and (318/4 in 148 overs vs ENG, Lord's, 1979)
The number three debate was once again up following a shaky start to India's second innings at Manchester. Aiming to overcome a 311-run deficit, Chris Woakes sent opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sudharsan both packing for ducks. In the previous innings though, Sudharsan had shown signs of promis
Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels that Shubman Gill's captaincy is a "work in progress" and that he has missed the presence of his deputy, Rishabh Pant, on the field, which was reflected in his failed review on the second day of the fourth Test in Manchester.
Former cricketers Ravi Shastri and Dinesh Karthik paid a heart-stirring tribute to vice-captain Rishabh Pant for his "special" act of coming out to bat for India with an injured right foot on the second day of the fourth Test against England in Manchester.
India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar hailed wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's will-power as he came out to bat on the second day of the fourth Test of the ongoing five-match Test series of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 at Old Trafford in Manchester.
"In these moments, the grit of the player comes into play and I think Rishabh's positivity and his grit keep him away from all the pains. His pain-bearing capacity is very high. If he is in pain, it is a big injury," he added.
Former Indian cricketer Ishant Sharma lauded wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's head-storm as he came out to bat on the second day of the fourth Test of the ongoing five-match Test series of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Rishabh Pant continues to break records and win hearts, this time, with the bat in hand even while limping.
On Thursday, during Day 2 of the Manchester Test against England, the wicket-keeper batter matched the legendary Virender Sehwag's record for the most sixes by an Indian in Test crick
Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta recalled another iconic moment of courage in Indian cricket history to put Pant's act in perspective.
"I had seen Anil Kumble come out to bowl with a broken jaw in Antigua and didn't think I would see anything like that again. But this Rishabh Pant act o
India didn't have the brightest of mornings on Day 2 of the Manchester Test, going to Lunch at 321/6, with rain forcing an early break but despite the gloomy weather and early wickets, the talking point of the session was Rishabh Pant's brave return to the crease after suffering a painful f
Team India were dealt a worrying blow on Day 1 of the Manchester Test as Rishabh Pant had to walk off the field after copping a nasty toe-crushing yorker from Chris Woakes. The left-hander was in visible pain and couldn't continue batting, raising concerns about his availability for the r