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1st Time In 92 Years: Rishabh Pant Surpasses India Great MS Dhoni For Massive Feat

Rishabh Pant etched his name into the record books on Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand, becoming the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score 2500 Test runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Pant achieved the milestone in just 62 innings, surpassing the previous record held by former captain MS Dhoni, who reached the landmark in 69 innings. Farokh Engineer, another legendary figure in Indian cricket, had previously held the record with 82 innings. Pant is thus the first Indian wicket-keeper in the 92-year history of Indian cricket to get to the 2500-mark in less than 65 innings.

Rohit Sharma Receives Plea To Join RCB In IPL 2025 During India vs NZ Test In Bengaluru. Ex-MI Captain Did This

The IPL 2025 retention list will be out soon. As this time it will be a mega auction, there is a lot of interest of which players the franchises will retain. Among the top players, there has been a lot of question marks on whether Rohit Sharma will continue with Mumbai Indians, a team that he led to five IPL titles. He was at the centre of much-discussed captaincy change last year, with Hardik Pandya replacing him. However, according to a report by Indian Express, MI are likely to retain Rohit along with three other star cricketers. The report claims that along with Rohit, MI are also looking to retain Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav.

Sarfaraz Khan Joins Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli In Elite List With Maiden Test Ton vs New Zealand

Sarfaraz Khan led the charge for India as it game a strong reply to new Zealand in the second innings of the first Test in Bengaluru. Sarfaraz (125, 154b) and Rishabh Pant (53, 56b) were at crease when an early lunch was taken due to rain. The duo milked 113 runs for the unbroken fourth wicket in just 22 overs. The sight of Rishabh Pant walking out to bat with Sarfaraz too might have calmed a lot of nerves in the Indian dressing room after the former missed the third day's play due to a blow he copped on his knee on the second day while ‘keeping.

Sarfaraz Khan "Giving Finger To Mumbai School Of Batting": Sachin Tendulkar's Ex-Teammate Reacts After Ton vs NZ

Sarfaraz Khan ended a long wait in his inspiring cricket journey on Saturday as the Mumbai player slammed his maiden Test ton for Indian cricket team at a crucial juncture in the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Sarfaraz played a counter-attacking knock, sometimes with brazen disregard for the rival bowlers, as he scored the ton in just 110 balls. Courtesy his ton and Rishabh Pant's half-century, India are on course to give New Zealand a decent enough target in the fourth innings.

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Livid With Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma And R Ashwin Stunned As New Zealand Miss Run Out Chance

After two deflating days of cricket, the Indian team finally looked a confident self as Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant played with a positive intent on the fourth day of the first Test against India in Bengaluru. After the first day was lost due to rain, India were all out for just 46 in the first innings. They then conceded 356-run lead as New Zealand scored 402 in the first innings. Though India reached 231 on Day 3, they lost a well-set Virat Kohli on the last ball. All eye were on the first session of the fourth day, and Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan did not disappoint.

"2024 Version Of Javed Miandad": Sarfaraz Khan Given Unique Praise By Sanjay Manjrekar During India vs NZ 1st Test

Former India cricketer-turned-pundit Sanjay Manjrekar singled out India batter Sarfaraz Khan for special praise, following Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand. Sarfaraz scored his half-century in more than a run-a-ball and then ended the day unbeaten on 70 off 78 balls. Manjrekar reserved high praise for him, comparing him to legendary Pakistani batter Javed Miandad. Manjrekar hailed Sarfaraz's approach in batting, be it to play offensively or defensively, and likened him to a '2024 version of Javed Miandad'.

India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 4: Big Good News For India As Sarfaraz Khan Gets Fiery Partner

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 4 LIVE Scorecard: The Indian cricket team has started warming up for the 4th day of the 1st Test. India will resume play on Day 4 at 231/3, still trailing New Zealand by 125 runs.

Jasprit Bumrah Suffers Bleeding Middle Finger, But Continues Bowling During India vs New Zealand Game

The first Test between India and New Zealand has brought up a bunch of injury concerns for the home side. While Shubman Gill suffered neck and shoulder pain before the Test, Rishabh Pant had to leave the field on Day 2 after getting knee discomfort. On Day 3, India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah suffered an injury to his middle finger while bowling. Bumrah's finger started bleeding during the middle of the game. However, in a display of courage, not only did Bumrah finish that over, but later came back to bowl another.

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1st Time In 92 Years: Rishabh Pant Surpasses India Great MS Dhoni For Massive Feat

Rohit Sharma Receives Plea To Join RCB In IPL 2025 During India vs NZ Test In Bengaluru. Ex-MI Captain Did This

Sarfaraz Khan Joins Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli In Elite List With Maiden Test Ton vs New Zealand

Sarfaraz Khan "Giving Finger To Mumbai School Of Batting": Sachin Tendulkar's Ex-Teammate Reacts After Ton vs NZ

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Livid With Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma And R Ashwin Stunned As New Zealand Miss Run Out Chance

"2024 Version Of Javed Miandad": Sarfaraz Khan Given Unique Praise By Sanjay Manjrekar During India vs NZ 1st Test

India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 4: Big Good News For India As Sarfaraz Khan Gets Fiery Partner

Jasprit Bumrah Suffers Bleeding Middle Finger, But Continues Bowling During India vs New Zealand Game