IND vs ENG: ‘Continues to raise the bar’, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka issues lengthy praise for Rishabh Pant | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant scored centuries in each innings of the first Test between India and England. (AP)

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant achieved his career-best rating of seventh place in the ICC Test rankings for batters after scoring two outstanding centuries in the first Test towards England at Leeds, making him solely the second wicketkeeper in historical past to obtain this feat.Pant’s excellent efficiency included scores of 134 and 118 in the Leeds Test, which England in the end received by 5 wickets. His achievement matches Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower as the solely wicketkeepers to rating two centuries in the identical Test match.The 27-year-old’s success is especially noteworthy following his near-fatal automotive accident in December 2022, the place he had to escape from his burning automobile after it overturned.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Pant remained out of motion for 15 months and it seems he was by no means out of motion. The wicketkeeper-batter earned praise from Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka after his thrilling show at Headingley.

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka’s publish on Rishabh Pant. (Image: Screenshot/X)

In a social media publish, Goenka mentioned, “From battling the odds after his unfortunate accident to batting his way to 7th in the ICC Test rankings, @RishabhPant17’s comeback story is truly inspirational. By setting new records and becoming the first Indian keeper-batter to hit 800 rating points, he continues to raise the bar.”“Wishing him and #TeamIndia all the best for the rest of the series.”

Pant made a triumphant return to cricket after his accident, securing a record-breaking IPL contract price Rs 27 crore with LSG ultimately yr’s November public sale.Despite preliminary considerations about his kind, having scored solely 128 runs in 10 IPL innings this season, Pant silenced critics along with his distinctive efficiency towards England.