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IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant surpasses MS Dhoni, Kumar Sangakkara to become first in Asia to… | Cricket News

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India’s Rishabh Pant , AP/PTI(AP06_20_2025_000390B) Rishabh Pant added another feather to his already glittering cap on Day 1 of the Headingley Test, becoming the fastest Asian wicketkeeper-batter to reach 3000 runs in Test cricket. The 26-year-old powerhouse achieved this milestone in just his 76th Test innings, leaving behind some of Asia’s biggest names behind the stumps. MS Dhoni, Kumar Sangakkara, and Mushfiqur Rahim all took more time to get there. Pant has done it playing his own brand of fearless, attacking cricket that has made him a fan favourite across the world. Ever since his debut, Pant has rewritten how wicketkeepers bat in Tests for India — counter-attacking in Australia, rescuing innings in England, and now anchoring and dominating as a senior player. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, watches in awe as Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates century Fastest to 3000 Asian WKs (approx): Rishabh Pant – 76 innings Kumar Sangakkara – 78 innings MS Dhoni – 86 innings His record at this point is remarkable: 3000+ runs at an impressive strike rate, Centuries in Australia and England, Now the most Test runs by an Asian keeper in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia). On Day 1 at Headingley, Pant once again showed why he’s irreplaceable by smashing a quick 65* to keep the pressure on England after the top order’s solid platform. His fearless six off Chris Woakes just before stumps was classic Pant — no fear, only firework. With Pant in this mood and form, India’s lower order looks set to add plenty more runs on Day 2. For fans, the bigger joy is watching Pant break more records while staying true to his free-spirited style — one big hit at a time.

IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant becomes fastest Indian wicketkeeper to achieve this big feat, overtakes MS Dhoni’s record | Cricket News

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India’s Rishabh Pant plays a shot during the 1st test match against England, at Headingley in Leeds on Friday (Image via X/@BCCI, ANI Photo) 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! How Shubman Gill prepared for the first Test vs England in Leeds | Exclusive from Nets 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. Poll Do you think Pant will reach 4000 runs in Tests? 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.