Rishabh Pant added another feather to his cap on Friday, becoming the second-fastest wicketkeeper in Test history to reach the 3000-run milestone. The milestone came during the third session on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley, where Pant looked in his usual attacking groove as he steadied India’s innings alongside captain Shubman Gill.Pant reached the landmark in just his 76th Test innings, a record bettered only by Australian great Adam Gilchrist, who got there in a blazing 63 innings. Among Indian wicketkeeper-batters, Pant is now second on the all-time run tally, behind only the legendary MS Dhoni.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!
Most Test runs by Indian wicketkeepers
- MS Dhoni — 4876 runs (144 innings)
- Rishabh Pant — 3013 runs (76 innings)
Pant’s remarkable consistency and attacking style have made him one of India’s most prized assets in the longest format since his debut in 2018. From iconic knocks in Australia to fearless batting at home, the 26-year-old continues to grow in stature and stands a chance to challenge Dhoni’s record in the years to come.
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On a sunny day in Leeds, Pant walked in at a crucial juncture after Yashasvi Jaiswal’s splendid century and looked unbothered by England’s reverse swing threat, even heard telling Gill mid-pitch that “Ball ban gaya hai…” — signaling the ball had started to reverse swing.With Pant settled and Gill leading from the front, India ended Day 1 at 359/3 in 85 overs.
