Vice-Captain Rishabh Pant, Who is usually known for his bold shots and lively stump-music comments, took on the role of meninger during day 1 of the first test between India and england at the headingley stadium in leads on Friday, 20.
I instead of thrilling with just his bat, rishabh pant showed a mature side as the wicketKeper-batter guided his captain shubman gill dining a crucial moment late Against England at the Headingley Stadium.
Rishabh Pant Surprises Fans with on-Field Advice to Shubman Gill
The moving Scene Unfolded in the Final Session of Day 1. England’s Young Spinner Shoaib Bashir Was Bowling, and Shubman Gill Looked keen to accelerate. After stepping out and driving a fulller delivery straight to short cover, Gill see ready to take more chances.
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But Rishabh Pant, at the Non-Striiker’s End, Quickly Stepped in with a Warning. The Indian Vice-Captain Advised the captain to keep the ball down while Attacking, Pointing Out that the Ball Had Bounced and Goods has been done. He asked Gill to Play Smart, Not Just Agressive Cricket.
This shift in rishabh pant’s approach stunned many, as the left-handed batter is knowledge for smashing sixes and taking risks, but he is now asking for carefulness.
Even the broadcaster shared the clip on its social media handle with the caption: “Warning: when @rishabhpant17’s on strike, expect some advice and placenty of chatter beetter beene the wickets!” Now, the clip of the moment is all over the internet.
Warning: When @Rishabhpant17‘
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– Star Sports (@StarsportsIndia) June 20, 2025
Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal Shine on Day 1
Well, the fans Didn Bollywood out on Rishabh Pant’s Natural Flair Eather. In the very last over of the day, with Chris woakes Bowling, the Indian wicketKeper-Batter stepped out and hammed a Six over Deep Square Leg, Finishing the Day Unbeated on a Style.
On the other hand, Shubman Gill Had a Dream Start to His Test Captaincy. He remained not out on 127, anchoring the innings with calm and confidence. Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal Gave India a Start with a Brilliant 101. The Indian Opener’s century set the tone for the innings.
Jaiswal and Gill put on a 129-Run Partnership for the second wicket. After Jaiswal’s Dismissal, Pant Walked In and Added Another 138 Runs With Gill, Taking India to a Dominant Position of 359/3 at Stumps on Day 1 in the ongoing first test aging at Headingley.
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Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal Join Elite Club With Day 1 Centuries in Headingley Test
Notable, this was only the third instance when two Indian batters smashed centuries on day 1 of a test match. Before Gill and Jaiswal, Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag Bot Scored Centuries Against South Africa Back in 2001 in Bloemfontein, And then Shikhar dhawan And Cheteshwar Pujara Smashed Hundreds in Galle Back in 2017.
Additional, this was the fifth time when India crossed the 300-r mark on the opening day in a test match. The Previous Institutes was 372/7 vs. South Africa (2001), 356/2 vs. Pakistan (2004), 399/3 vs. Sri Lanka (2017), 302/4 vs. West Indies (2016), and 359/3 vs. England (2025).
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