The veteran English fast bowler, James Anderson is the leading wicket-taker in Tests among the seamers, but that does not stop the Indian wicket-keeper batter, Rishabh Pant from showing his audacity at every possible opportunity. When England toured India in 2021, Pant had left Anderson in shock by reverse-scooping him for a six after the new ball was taken.
On Day 1 of the ongoing rescheduled 5th Test between the two teams, Rishabh Pant attempted the shot again, reminding viewers of his versatility and talent. While the shot did not result in a boundary, it still showed how Pant is willing to take on any bowler, reputation notwithstanding. Rishabh Pant again tried to recreate his Reverse sweep against Jimmy Anderson.
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Here is the video of the reverse scoop from Rishabh Pant:
Reverse slog swep by Rishabh Pant against Anderson..
What a player 🔥.#Rishabpant #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/3w1EglA1rA— Mr.63 (@Mr631863) July 1, 2022
Reverse sweep comparison
Rishabh pant vs Joe root#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/cEOqJMSkK7— Francisco de Almeida (@PortusoldierDe) July 1, 2022
The 24-year-old, despite not getting a boundary with the reverse-scoop, kept on attacking James Anderson a fair bit, coming down the track on more than one occasion to hit him for fours down the ground. Pant, along with Ravindra Jadeja, helped rescue the Indian team from a score of 98/5. The two put on a partnership of 222 runs, and at a quick tempo too before Joe Root got the wicket-keeper batter for 146.
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Rishabh Pant had brought up his half-century off just 51 deliveries and then went on to reach his hundred off just 89 balls. He was dismissed for 146 off just 111 deliveries Jadeja too brought up a half-century of his own.
Jasprit Bumrah is captaining India in the match, with regular skipper Rohit Sharma ruled out with COVID-19 and vice-captain KL Rahul out with injury. Under the captaincy of Virat Kohli, India took a 2-1 lead in the series last year before the fifth Test was postponed due to a Covid outbreak in the visitors’ camp.
