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Rishabh Pant's Blazing Knock Ends In Heartbreak, Misses Hundred By A Whisker In 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

Rishabh Pant's blistering innings ended in a heartbreak as he fell just four short from registering his fifth hundred in the longest format on Day 1 of India vs Sri Lanka first Test at the PCA stadium in Mohali on Friday. This would have been Pant's second hundred at home and first against Sri Lanka in any condition but the left-hander was cleaned up Suranga Lakmal when he was batting on 96. The ball just came back in slightly to sneak through the gap between Pant's bat and pad. This was the fifth time Pant was dismissed in the 90s, join most with MS Dhoni among designated wicketkeepers. Understandably so, Pant was distraught. It took a while for him to make his way into the dressing room.

India vs Sri Lanka: Dinesh Karthik Sympathises With Wriddhiman Saha, But Says Rishabh Pant Deserves His Place In Indian Team

Veteran India wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik on Tuesday said he could understand it would have been a "hard one to swallow" for Wriddhiman Saha when the team management decided to move on from him but said the call was pretty understandable as Rishabh Pant had "pretty much nailed his place in the side." Lauding the wicket-keeping skills of Saha, who was excluded from the Indian Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, Karthik said, "But you can see Rishabh Pant has pretty much nailed his place in the team. So then, you can understand which direction the Indian team is going in where they feel that if it's going to be a second keeper role, then they'll look at somebody younger."

India vs Sri Lanka: Ishan Kishan Surpasses Rishabh Pant, MS Dhoni To Achieve Massive Feat In T20Is

After not being at his best against the West Indies in the recently-concluded T20I series, India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan found his form, scoring a brisk 89 off just 56 balls against Sri Lanka in the first T20I at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow. With his knock, Ishan Kishan surpassed the likes of Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and MS Dhoni to register the highest score by an Indian stumper in T20Is. His knock was laced with 10 boundaries and three sixes, striking at an average of just under 159.

Delhi Capitals confirm Ajit Agarkar's appointment as assistant coach

Ajit Agarkar was on Wednesday officially appointed as the assistant coach of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals. Agarkar will join the team after completing his commentating duties for India's home series against Sri Lanka beginning on Thursday. "I am very excited to be part of Delhi Capitals squad for this season," Agarkar said, on the development in a team statement.

Rohit Sharma "More Than Happy" To Groom Team India's Future Captains

Rohit Sharma said Wednesday he was happy to help train possible successors following his recent appointment as India's cricket captain across all formats in place of Virat Kohli. The star batsman was named Test captain on Saturday -- he was already white-ball skipper -- but since he will turn 35 in April pundits do not expect his tenure to be a long one. India's cricket board has identified three possible candidates all in their 20s to follow him eventually -- Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. "I won't have that much of a role of telling them each and everything, obviously they are all mature cricketers but someone needs to be around them to help and guide them in difficult situations and (I am) more than happy to do that," Rohit told his first press conference after taking over the Test job.

Rohit Sharma Names 3 Younger India Teammates "Looked Upon As Leaders"

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said that the likes of KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant are looked upon as leaders within the group. Last week, Rohit was named as the Test skipper. Chetan Sharma, the Chairman of the Selection Committee had said that the management is looking at Rohit to groom future leaders and he also spoke on how the right-handed batter is an ideal candidate to lead the side. "I won't have that much of a role in telling them each and everything, they all are mature enough, it is just when someone needs to be there around them to guide them, I will be more than happy to do that. It is how we have come through the ranks, we were groomed by someone else. It is a natural process, everyone goes through this," said Rohit during a virtual press conference.

Newly-crowned world No 1 India train for T20 series vs Sri Lanka - in pictures

Rohit Sharma's stint as India's full-time captain got off to the perfect start as India completed a 6-0 sweep across the ODI and T20 series against the West Indies.

Watch: Delhi Capitals Share Video Of Rishabh Pant's "Unorthodox Shots"

Rishabh Pant the cricketer is known for his daredevilry with a bat in hand. Pant has made a name for himself in international cricket with his penchant for unorthodox shots, which produce maximum impact. While he has payed the price for playing such high risk shots too, no one can deny the fact that Pant is a great entertainer as a batter. Before making it big in the Indian team, Pant showcased his full range of shots in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for his franchise Delhi Capitals.

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Rishabh Pant's Blazing Knock Ends In Heartbreak, Misses Hundred By A Whisker In 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

India vs Sri Lanka: Dinesh Karthik Sympathises With Wriddhiman Saha, But Says Rishabh Pant Deserves His Place In Indian Team

India vs Sri Lanka: Ishan Kishan Surpasses Rishabh Pant, MS Dhoni To Achieve Massive Feat In T20Is

Delhi Capitals confirm Ajit Agarkar's appointment as assistant coach

Rohit Sharma "More Than Happy" To Groom Team India's Future Captains

Rohit Sharma Names 3 Younger India Teammates "Looked Upon As Leaders"

Newly-crowned world No 1 India train for T20 series vs Sri Lanka - in pictures

Watch: Delhi Capitals Share Video Of Rishabh Pant's "Unorthodox Shots"