During a practice session before the crucial Test series against England, Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant hit a huge six that destroyed the stadium's roof. A five-match Test series between India and England is scheduled to start on June 20. Team India is starting a new era in Test cricket by preparing for the pivotal match ahead of the series.
Rishabh Pant hit several massive shots against the spinners during the practice session, displaying his explosive best. Washington Sundar was even hit by the wicketkeeper batter for a huge six that struck the stadium's roof, damaging it. Pant, who will serve as Shubman Gill's deputy, has been named India's new vice captain.
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Given his prior performances in England, his form will be vital to the team's success in the forthcoming season. With two hundreds and as many fifties, the southpaw has amassed 556 runs at an average of 32.70 from 17 innings in England. In the just-finished Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025), the wicketkeeper batsman wasn't playing at his best, scoring just 269 runs from 13 innings at an average of 24.45 with one hundred and as many fifties.
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In the last league game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Pant finally regained some form after a terrible run in the first 12 innings. To play against players like Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes, left-handed batsman Rishabh Pant has thrown himself into his practice and is making every effort to get better.
During a practice session at the Lord's Cricket Ground, Rishabh Pant showed off his full potential by practicing heavy hitting against the spinners. Later this week, the Indian team will face India A in an intra-squad friendly before the opening test match against England.
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