IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant made special strategy for England bowlers, story is told after explosive tackles

Rishabh Pant once again demonstrated his batting irony on the opening day of the fifth Test against England. The Indian goalkeeper came out to bat at the time when the India team was in trouble after losing three wickets in the 64th. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer also returned to the pavilion shortly after his arrival. But Pant stood her ground and along with Ravindra Jadeja took the innings forward. He did not let himself be dominated by the English bowling and batted relentlessly and scored a century in just 89 balls.

The 24-year-old left-handed batsman spared none of the England bowlers and played shots all over the pitch. He not only rescued the team from the initial setbacks, but also brought it back in the match. Pant shared a 222-run partnership with Jadeja for sixth wicket. Pant also broke many records during her innings. He was fired after scoring 146 runs on 111 balls, but by then he had led the team to a good score. Pant said after the game that the most important thing in England is to break the thrower’s rhythm. That is my belief and that is why I tried to mentally disturb the bowlers.

England captain Ben Stokes, fast bowler James Anderson, attacked Pant with short throws, but he continued to play with ease. He said that he was not playing the same shots but trying to diversify. He many times he went out and played with his back foot many times. I used the crease very well. It was a matter of mentally putting pressure on the pitcher, something was not predetermined. I concentrated on what the bowler was going to do. Pant said he respected good deliveries and kept his defense strong.

He said I worked a lot on my defense. My coach, Mr. Tarak Sinha, told me years ago that you can attack any bowler, but you have to pay the same attention to defense. I play different shots sometimes but if the ball can be beaten then there is no going back.