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"Have you ever heard about temporary captain?": Pant`s iconic Test moments

Updated On: 09 September, 2024 03:40 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

As Rishabh Pant returns to Test cricket ahead of the Bangladesh series, here are some of his iconic moments in the format (Pic: File Pic)

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As Rishabh Pant returns to Test cricket ahead of the Bangladesh series, here are some of his iconic moments in the format (Pic: File Pic)

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As Rishabh Pant returns to Test cricket ahead of the Bangladesh series, here are some of his iconic moments in the format (Pic: File Pic)

Team India`s star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will make his return to Test cricket after nearly 20 months after his horrific car crash

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Team India`s star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will make his return to Test cricket after nearly 20 months after his horrific car crash

Currently, he is busy featuring in a domestic cricket tournament named, "Duleep Trophy". Pant is representing India B which is led by Abhimanyu Easwaran. The side managed to win the first match against India A

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Currently, he is busy featuring in a domestic cricket tournament named, "Duleep Trophy". Pant is representing India B which is led by Abhimanyu Easwaran. The side managed to win the first match against India A

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced Team India`s squad for the first Test match against Bangladesh which will kick start on September 19

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced Team India`s squad for the first Test match against Bangladesh which will kick start on September 19

As Pant makes his return to Test cricket, here are some of his contributions to the longest format of the game

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As Pant makes his return to Test cricket, here are some of his contributions to the longest format of the game

The most memorable moment in Rishabh Pant`s Test career is the "Gabba victory." In the Test match between India and Australia at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, the Indians scripted history by defeating the Aussies at their fortress. In the second innings, of that match, Pant showcased a crucial effort by playing an unbeaten knock of 89 runs in 138 deliveries. His knock also included 9 fours and 1 six

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The most memorable moment in Rishabh Pant`s Test career is the "Gabba victory." In the Test match between India and Australia at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, the Indians scripted history by defeating the Aussies at their fortress. In the second innings, of that match, Pant showcased a crucial effort by playing an unbeaten knock of 89 runs in 138 deliveries. His knock also included 9 fours and 1 six

As we all know, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy always delivers iconic encounters, one among those was of Rishabh Pant-Tim Paine. When Paine came to bat, Pant donning the "Big Gloves" passed a comment saying, "Have you ever heard about the temporary captain?"

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As we all know, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy always delivers iconic encounters, one among those was of Rishabh Pant-Tim Paine. When Paine came to bat, Pant donning the "Big Gloves" passed a comment saying, "Have you ever heard about the temporary captain?"

In the Test match against England in 2022, Rishabh Pant exploited the English attack. Facing just 111 deliveries, the left-hander scored 146 runs including 19 fours and 4 sixes. In the second innings, he played a knock of 57 runs in 86 balls. It was laced with 8 fours

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In the Test match against England in 2022, Rishabh Pant exploited the English attack. Facing just 111 deliveries, the left-hander scored 146 runs including 19 fours and 4 sixes. In the second innings, he played a knock of 57 runs in 86 balls. It was laced with 8 fours

In the longest format of the game, Rishabh Pant`s top knock to date came when he faced Australia for the fourth Test in 2019. The Sydney Cricket Ground witnessed, the swashbuckling left-hander achieving his best score to date in the format. Pant scored unbeaten 159 runs in 189 balls including 15 fours and 1 six

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In the longest format of the game, Rishabh Pant`s top knock to date came when he faced Australia for the fourth Test in 2019. The Sydney Cricket Ground witnessed, the swashbuckling left-hander achieving his best score to date in the format. Pant scored unbeaten 159 runs in 189 balls including 15 fours and 1 six

Apart from his all-guns blazing approach in Test cricket, Rishabh Pant is also known for passing comments on his rivals during the match. After his life-threatening incident, he returned to competitive cricket during the IPL 2024

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Apart from his all-guns blazing approach in Test cricket, Rishabh Pant is also known for passing comments on his rivals during the match. After his life-threatening incident, he returned to competitive cricket during the IPL 2024

Ahead of the Bangladesh series, here is Team India`s squad for the first Test: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal

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Ahead of the Bangladesh series, here is Team India`s squad for the first Test: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal

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