Ravi Shastri lauded Rishabh Pant’s extraordinary performance in the Leeds Test match, particularly highlighting his record-breaking twin centuries. Shastri observed that Pant’s batting, though sometimes appearing illogical, is underpinned by a sharp cricketing mind. He emphasized Pant’s ability to assess situations and launch counterattacks. Shastri also noted that Pant’s aggressive approach has given India strategic advantages, forcing opponents to rethink their plans.
Shastri further commented on Pant’s potential, suggesting that he could have achieved more Test centuries if he had converted more of his nineties into hundreds. Pant’s dynamic batting has significantly altered the game’s landscape, providing India with crucial tactical options.
In the match, England ended Day 4 at 21/0, chasing a target of 371. Earlier, India’s second innings concluded with a score of 364. Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul’s century partnership was a significant highlight, with Pant making history by becoming the first Asian wicket-keeper batter to score two centuries in a single Test.
