‘Plays aggressive doesn’t mean he can’t defend’: India batting coach backs Rishabh Pant, hails Shubman Gill’s growth since BGT | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Plays aggressive doesn’t mean he can’t defend’: India batting coach backs Rishabh Pant, hails Shubman Gill’s growth since BGT | Cricket News – Times of India

India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: India may have ended Day Two of the first Test at Headingley with the upper hand, but England’s spirited resistance, led by Ollie Pope’s unbeaten hundred, ensured that the contest remained finely poised.Scorecard: India vs England 1st Test Day 2At stumps, England were…

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IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant better than MS Dhoni? Former India cricketer says YES after Headingley heroics | Cricket News – Times of India

IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant better than MS Dhoni? Former India cricketer says YES after Headingley heroics | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed Rishabh Pant as the country’s “greatest wicketkeeper-batter ever” following his stunning century against England, calling him a “breath of fresh air.” Pant continued his brilliant form in Test cricket by registering his seventh Test century, breaking multiple records during his innings in the…

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IND vs ENG | Rishabh Pant’s love story with No. 5 – a batting romance born in 2016, blossoming at Headingley in Leeds | Cricket News – Times of India

IND vs ENG | Rishabh Pant’s love story with No. 5 – a batting romance born in 2016, blossoming at Headingley in Leeds | Cricket News – Times of India

India’s Rishabh Pant celebrates after scoring a century on day two of the first cricket test match between England and India at Headingley in Leeds, England, Saturday, June 21, 2025, (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) India’s Rishabh Pant celebrates after scoring a century on day two of the first cricket test match between England and India at…

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IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant’s front-flip celebration after Leeds century goes viral – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant’s front-flip celebration after Leeds century goes viral – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant lit up Headingley with both bat and flair on Saturday as he celebrated his seventh Test century with a gravity-defying front-flip that instantly went viral across social media.LIVE: India vs England 1st Test Day 2On Day 2 of the opening Test against England, the India vice-captain…

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IND vs ENG: ⁠From ‘stupid, stupid, stupid’ to ‘superb, superb, superb’ – Sunil Gavaskar applauds Rishabh Pant’s hundred at Headingley | Cricket News – Times of India

IND vs ENG: ⁠From ‘stupid, stupid, stupid’ to ‘superb, superb, superb’ – Sunil Gavaskar applauds Rishabh Pant’s hundred at Headingley | Cricket News – Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar and Rishabh Pant (Agency Photos) Six months ago, the words “Stupid, stupid, stupid” echoed through Indian cricket commentary as Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at Rishabh Pant for his reckless shot in a crunch moment — a failed scoop against Scott Boland that led to a soft dismissal.LIVE: India vs England 1st Test Day…

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IND vs ENG: ‘Kya hi baat hai teri bhai …’ – Shubman Gill’s banter with Rishabh Pant lights up Day 2 at Headingley | Cricket News – Times of India

IND vs ENG: ‘Kya hi baat hai teri bhai …’ – Shubman Gill’s banter with Rishabh Pant lights up Day 2 at Headingley | Cricket News – Times of India

India’s Rishabh Pant, right, celebrates with batting partner Shubman Gill after scoring a century.(AP Photo) In a match already filled with milestones and masterstrokes, it was the stump mic banter between India captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Rishabh Pant that added a touch of light-hearted brilliance to India’s dominant second day at Headingley.LIVE: India vs…

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IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni’s record, slams his seventh Test century vs England at Headingley | Cricket News – Times of India

IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni’s record, slams his seventh Test century vs England at Headingley | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant’s love affair with England continues, and the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter once again showcased his class with the bat. On Day 2 of the opening Test at Headingley in Leeds, Pant brought up his seventh Test century — his fourth against England — reinforcing his status as one of…

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IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant surpasses Rohit Sharma in major WTC milestone; a look at the numbers | Cricket News – Times of India

IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant surpasses Rohit Sharma in major WTC milestone; a look at the numbers | Cricket News – Times of India

India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) India’s wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant showcased his dominance in Test cricket, scoring an unbeaten 65 on the opening day of the Leeds Test match against England, while also breaking records in the World Test Championship. Pant surpassed former India captain Rohit Sharma to claim the record for most sixes by…

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IND vs ENG: ‘Neeche hi reh … ‘ – Rishabh Pant’s stump-mic warning to Shubman Gill goes viral during Leeds Test | Cricket News – Times of India

IND vs ENG: ‘Neeche hi reh … ‘ – Rishabh Pant’s stump-mic warning to Shubman Gill goes viral during Leeds Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India dominated opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley, finishing at 359/3, with captain Shubman Gill scoring an unbeaten 127 and Rishabh Pant contributing 65 not out, while Yashasvi Jaiswal made 101 and KL Rahul added 42 on Friday. Jaiswal marked his…

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After ‘stupid, stupid!’ remark in Australia, Sunil Gavaskar makes new Rishabh Pant admission: ‘It seems like …’ | Cricket News – Times of India

After ‘stupid, stupid!’ remark in Australia, Sunil Gavaskar makes new Rishabh Pant admission: ‘It seems like …’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar and Rishabh Pant (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Sunil Gavaskar, once scathing in his criticism of Rishabh Pant, has now offered a more thoughtful appraisal of the explosive batter’s style after the opening day of India’s domination in the first Test against England. During a segment on Sony Sports, Gavaskar heaped praise on Pant….

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