Rishabh Pant is the vice-captain of the Indian Test squad for the upcoming England tour. Pant made a striking impression upon arriving in the UK ahead of the five-match Test series between England and India, which begins on June 20. During India’s practice sessions at the iconic Lord’s Stadium, Pant smashed a towering six that seemed to break through the stadium’s roof, signaling his aggressive form.
Shubman Gill has taken over as India’s Test captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, and will be eager to make a strong start. Since 2007, India has not won a Test series in England, and under Gill’s leadership, the team has a chance to end this long-standing drought.
Rishabh Pant remains one of the most vital players in the current Test lineup. As one of the team’s most experienced batsmen, he will now lead the batting attack, especially as senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli step away from the format.
Throughout the series, Pant, who also serves as wicket-keeper, will be in the spotlight and aims to live up to expectations. He is currently training with the support staff at Lord’s, and early signs suggest he is in good form.
Rishabh Pant smashes a massive six, breaking through the roof of Lord’s Stadium; see the moment here.
To take on top players like Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes, left-handed batsman Rishabh Pant has kicked his preparation into high gear, doing everything possible to sharpen his skills. Pant showcased his powerful hitting during a practice session at Lord’s Cricket Ground, where he was seen taking on spinners with aggressive shots.
Using the slog sweep against Washington Sundar’s bowling, Pant sent the ball soaring so high that it created a huge hole in the roof of the Lord’s training facility.
Rishabh Pant has a strong record in the UK, having scored two centuries. The 27-year-old has accumulated 556 runs at an average of 32.70 across nine matches played in England.
Before the first Test against England, the Indian team will play an intra-squad warm-up match against India A later this week, scheduled to begin on June 13.
The Test series between India and England will kick off in Leeds on June 20. The second Test will be held in Birmingham.
The third Test is set to take place at Lord’s Cricket Ground, while the fourth and fifth Tests will be played at Old Trafford and Kennington Oval, respectively.