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"Hats Off To The Way Pant Played": England Assistant Coach's Big Praise

England's assistant coach Paul Collingwood was all praise for Rishabh Pant's 'world-class' innings which rescued India from shaky 98 for five and then took them to ascendancy on Day 1 of the fifth Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday. "Today was a great day, I don't feel our backs were against the wall for too long, but hats off to the way Pant played," Collingwood said in a press conference. Pant smashed his way to 146 off 111 deliveries as the visitors raced to 338 for seven after being sent in to bat.

England vs India: How Fans Reacted To Michael Vaughan's "Rishabh Pant Doing A Jonny B" Tweet

Rishabh Pant blew away England with an astonishing knock of 146 off just 111 balls to put India in the driver's seat on Day 1 of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston. Pant's stunning assault on the England bowlers helped India recover after being reduced 98 for five at one stage. The accolades came pouring in from all over the world with the Indian wicketkeeper-batter receiving widespread praise for his attacking style of play. Former England captain Michael Vaughan too praised Pant, but at the same time, managed to put off some fans by comparing his knock to that of Jonny Bairstow.

Cricket With Umbrella: Fans Start Playing Outside Stadium After Rain Interrupts India vs England 5th Test

The India vs England rescheduled fifth Test kicked off on Friday at Edgbaston in Birmingham. India were 53/2 when rain forced early lunch and later delayed the start of the second session on the first day of the match. While the temporary interruption in the game forced the players to stay in the dressing a little longer than scheduled, it could not stop the spectators from enjoying their time as some of the fans started playing cricket outside the stadium.

India Were "Justified To Do What They Did": Ravi Shastri On 5th Test vs England Being Postponed In 2021

The rescheduled fifth Test between India and England got underway on Friday at Edgbaston, Birmingham. At stumps on Day 1, India's score read 338/7 after a brilliant fightback by Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja that saw the former scoring 146 runs off just 111 balls. At one stage, India were 98/5, but Jadeja and Pant put a 222-run stand for the 6th wicket. The fifth Test was rescheduled after the final game last year had to be pushed back after a few positive COVID-19 cases within the Indian camp.

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

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.

England vs India: Rishabh Pant Breaks 17-Year-Old Record Held By MS Dhoni With Century At Edgbaston

Rishabh Pant, with his blitzkrieg knock in the ongoing 5th Test against England at Edgbaston, broke a record by former India captain MS Dhoni that stood for 17 long years. Pant, who reached his fifth century in the longest format in just 89 deliveries, hit the fastest Test ton by an Indian wicketkeeper. MS Dhoni held the record with his 93-ball century against Pakistan in Faisalabad in 2005. Pant went on to score 146 off just 111 deliveries. His knock was studded with 19 boundaries and four sixes.

ENG vs IND: What Rishabh Pant Said After Scoring Century In Edgbaston Test vs England

Having come out to bat at 64/3, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant produced a masterclass to rescue India from a difficult spot and it helped the visitors finish Day 1 of the rescheduled fifth Test against England on 338/7. At one stage, India were 98/5 and then, Pant combined with Ravindra Jadeja to put on 222 runs for the sixth wicket. Pant went on to play a 146-run knock off just 111 balls with the help of 20 fours and 4 sixes.

"Sports Artiste": Rishabh Pant's Stunning Century vs England In Edgbaston Test Breaks The Internet

Rishabh Pant launched a stunning assault on the English bowlers on Day 1 of the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston to steer India out of trouble waters and put the visitors in a position of strength. Rishabh Pant smashed 146 off just 111 balls, taking only 89 deliveries to reach the three-figure mark. It proved to be the fasted ton by an Indian wicketkeeper, breaking MS Dhoni's that stood for 17 long years. With India in a spot of bother at 98 for five, Pant and Ravindra Jadeja got together to take the England bowlers to the cleaners with a brilliant 222-run partnership for the sixth wicket.

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"Hats Off To The Way Pant Played": England Assistant Coach's Big Praise

England vs India: How Fans Reacted To Michael Vaughan's "Rishabh Pant Doing A Jonny B" Tweet

Cricket With Umbrella: Fans Start Playing Outside Stadium After Rain Interrupts India vs England 5th Test

India Were "Justified To Do What They Did": Ravi Shastri On 5th Test vs England Being Postponed In 2021

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

England vs India: Rishabh Pant Breaks 17-Year-Old Record Held By MS Dhoni With Century At Edgbaston

ENG vs IND: What Rishabh Pant Said After Scoring Century In Edgbaston Test vs England

"Sports Artiste": Rishabh Pant's Stunning Century vs England In Edgbaston Test Breaks The Internet