"Can Bring Smile On Every Cricket Fan": Twitter Reacts To Rahul Dravid's Animated Celebration On Rishabh Pant's Hundred

02.07.2022 - 07:31 sports.ndtv.com

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant produced a counter-attacking masterclass against England as he went on to play a 146-run knock in the first innings of the ongoing Edgbaston Test.

The batter's innings was studded with 20 fours and 4 sixes. Such was the importance of Pant's innings that even the calm and composed Rahul Dravid celebrated animatedly as soon as the wicketkeeper brought up the three-figure mark.

As soon as Pant brought up his hundred, head coach Dravid, who was inside the dressing room, jumped up in joy, with both hands in the air to celebrate the high-quality knock.

The video of Dravid's animated celebration has now gone viral on social media and Twitter just can't get enough of it. Rahul Dravid celebrating on Pant's Hundred can bring smile on every cricket fan out there.Absolute gold #ENGvsIND #RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/kxKA35N638 On a lighter note.

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