Rishabh Pant Breaks MS Dhoni’s Record: On June 21, 2025, Rishabh Pant made history during the first Test match between India and England at Headingley, Leeds.
His brilliant century helped India dominate and broke MS Dhoni’s record for the most Test centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper.
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar’s funny comment about an ambulance added to the excitement.
Rishabh Pant Breaks MS Dhoni’s Record
Rishabh Pant started Day 2 unbeaten on 65. He played with confidence, hitting 10 boundaries and three sixes to reach his seventh Test century in 146 balls.
This was his fourth century against England and third in England, making him the top visiting wicketkeeper-batter in the UK.
With this, Pant surpassed Dhoni’s six Test centuries, becoming India’s most successful wicketkeeper-batter in Tests. Fans cheered as Pant celebrated with a somersault, showing his energy and style.
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A Historic Day for India
Pant’s century was part of a special moment for India. Yashasvi Jaiswal (101) and Shubman Gill (147) also scored centuries, marking only the fourth time three Indian batters hit tons in the same Test innings outside Asia.
Pant and Gill’s 209-run partnership for the fourth wicket took India past 400 runs, putting England under pressure.
Pant’s 134-run knock ended in the first session of Day 2, but India’s strong batting continued.
Gavaskar’s Funny Remark
As Pant did his somersault to celebrate, Sunil Gavaskar, commentating on Sony Sports, made everyone laugh.
“After that, you need to keep a stretcher and ambulance ready, just in case,” he said.
Later, Gavaskar praised Pant’s innings, calling it “superb, superb, superb.”
He noted how Pant started carefully but attacked once settled, showing his growth as a batter.
Gavaskar’s mix of humor and praise won fans’ hearts on social media.
Pant’s Growing Legacy
At 27, Pant is already a star. His century helped India reach a huge total, crossing 450 runs.
He also holds records for the most runs by an Asian wicketkeeper in SENA countries and the fastest to 3,000 Test runs after Dhoni.
Pant’s fearless batting proves he’s ready to lead India’s Test team after seniors like Kohli and Rohit retired.
