KL Rahul: Pant also became the only wicketkeeper to score a century in both innings in the history of Test cricket along with Andy Flower.
Rishabh Pant also scored a century in the second innings of the Test match at Headingley, Leeds on Monday, 23 June. With this, he became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a century in both innings. He also became the only wicketkeeper to score a century in both innings in the history of Test cricket along with Andy Flower.
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Pant played a brilliant innings of 118 runs off 140 balls on Monday, while he scored 134 runs off 178 balls in the first innings. He also got a lifeline in the second innings. Pant played an important partnership of 195 runs with KL Rahul. Rahul also scored a century and scored 137 runs off 247 balls.
It is difficult for us to understand his mindset – KL Rahul
Now KL Rahul said that people should get used to the wicketkeeper-batsman’s unconventional batting style, instead of inciting him to play in a conventional manner. Rahul insisted that there is a lot of planning behind Pant’s unconventional shots. During his innings, the Indian vice-captain was seen hitting himself on the helmet after failing to hit a ramp shot. On the stump mic, he could be heard telling himself to play straight down.
According to India Today
According to India Today, Rahul said, ‘It is difficult for us to understand his mindset, but you let Rishabh Pant remain Rishabh Pant.’ He said, ‘There is clearly a method behind his madness because he has an average of 45 in Test cricket. The aggressive shots he plays have to be thought about a lot. You just try to keep them quiet as much as possible between balls.’
Rahul and Pant’s brilliant partnership put India in a strong position at 287/3. However, the Indian lower middle order batsmen could not do much and the visitors were bowled out for 364. England’s openers bowled out a good six overs before stumps on the fourth day. They need 350 runs to win on the final day, while India need all 10 wickets.
