After making headlines in the IPL 2024 and excelling in white-ball cricket, Rishabh Pant is back to his explosive best in Test cricket, proving against Bangladesh that he remains the dynamic batter he was before his life-changing car accident in 2022. Since returning to competitive play after an 18-month hiatus, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter has captivated fans and critics alike with his performance behind the stumps and with the bat across all formats.
Following India’s triumph in the T20 World Cup 2024 in June, Pant made his Test comeback, eager to demonstrate why selectors and team management have always placed their trust in him. In the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Pant started his innings aggressively, showcasing his intent.
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Unfortunately, he fell short of converting his promising start into a significant score, getting dismissed for 39 runs off 52 balls by Hasan Mahmud in the first innings. However, this initial setback only bolstered his confidence for the second innings, where he truly shone.
Despite a few early wickets, Pant’s explosive batting provided a much-needed boost for the Indian side. A pivotal moment came when Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto dropped a straightforward catch off Shakib Al Hasan, a decision that would haunt the visitors as Pant went on to make the most of his reprieve. He reached a magnificent century, marking his sixth in Test cricket, and did so in just 124 balls, striking 11 fours and 4 sixes.
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His performance not only reaffirmed his place in the team but also won him immense admiration from fans, who celebrated his inspiring return to form. With this remarkable display, Pant has shown that he is ready to reclaim his status as one of cricket’s premier talents.
A CENTURY on his return to Test cricket.
What a knock this by @RishabhPant17 👏👏
Brings up his 6th Test ton!
Live – https://t.co/jV4wK7BgV2…… #INDvBAN@IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/A7NhWAjY3Z
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 21, 2024
𝘒𝘢𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘥𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘢, 𝘱𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘵𝘰𝘩 𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘨𝘢! 😉
Test Cricket missed you, Spidey! ❤️#RishabhPant #INDvBAN #PunjabKings pic.twitter.com/Jy0uRX4hIA
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) September 21, 2024
🤩 629 days out, and drops a 💯 like he never left!
📷 Getty • #RishabhPant #INDvBAN #INDvsBAN #TeamIndia #BharatArmy #COTI🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/cwEW8a1tk4
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) September 21, 2024
Prime example of comebacks are stronger than setbacks#RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/UxxpIt8As6
— Heera Thakur (@deepakraghav012) September 21, 2024
Welcome back Test cricket
What a knock this by @RishabhPant17 👏👏
6th Test century
Pant u fantastic 😍 🔥#INDvBAN#RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/tMZUhimKyn— பொ.க. பிரேம் நாத் (@Pk3Premnath) September 21, 2024
Spidey is back with a bang 💙🔥#INDvBAN #RishabhPant
📸 Getty Images pic.twitter.com/UuJSknRZGJ— Dhoni Raina Team (@DhoniRainaTeam) September 21, 2024
HUNDRED FOR RISHABH PANT 🙇
– Pant returning to Tests after 634 days, he has scored an unbelievable hundred, What a knock, A return to remember forever. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/SBHW9Fc64L
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 21, 2024
Incredible achievement for @RishabhPant17! 🎉 It’s inspiring to see him rise to the occasion and make the most of his second chance. Here’s to more milestones ahead! #INDvBAN #RishabhPant
— Md Sameer Hussain (@mdsameer1884) September 21, 2024
A heartfelt thank you to God for everything.🙏
Brilliant Knock!! 👏 #IndVsBan #RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/kC1Foihr10
— All About Sports (@SportsUpdate_99) September 21, 2024
Chepauk crowd standing for RISHABH PANT ❤️
– A beautiful moment.#INDvBAN #RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/PkkuA9yg9A
— ASHER.🇮🇳. (@ASHUTOSHAB10731) September 21, 2024
# मेरी कलम 📝 से 💙
विचार # 02
“अगर आपकी किसी कार्य के प्रति प्रतिबद्धता हो तो कोई भी कार्य असंभव नही है इस पृथ्वी पर” आज ये बात एक बार फिर शाबित की है ऋषभ पंत ने, योद्धा कभी मुश्किलों के आगे घुटने नही टेकते वो उसे रौंदते हुए आगे बढ़ते है। बधाई 💯💙#RishabhPant #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/rAviFS1N2e— Dayal Ram Gurjar (@DayalRamGurjar0) September 21, 2024