India vs England 2022, 5th Test: Every match I look to give my 100%, says Rishabh Pant

Answering questions at the press conference after his incredible 146 off 111 balls to lift India out of a hole with Ravindra Jadeja (83 not out), Pant said: "In Test cricket it's important to focus on defence. It's important to give respect to a good ball and hit the bad ball. "In England it's important to disturb the length of a bowler."

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Rishabh Pant played a knock for the ages to turn the tables on England and take India to an imposing 338 for seven on a rain-hit day one of the rescheduled fifth Test. At 98 for five, India were staring down the barrel but Pant (146 off 111 balls) scripted a remarkable turnaround in the company of

Answering questions at the press conference after his incredible 146 off 111 balls to lift India out of a hole with Ravindra Jadeja (83 not out), Pant said: "In Test cricket it's important to focus on defence. It's important to give respect to a good ball and hit the bad ball. When Jadeja joined him at the crease, India were in a crisis at 98/5 after being put in to bat by England skipper Ben Stokes, and the duo put up a record-breaking 222 runs for the sixth wicket against England. At the end of the day's play, Pant confirmed that he was always going to bat at number five and, contrary to the general impression, was not promoted from number six.

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Swashbuckling wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant scored a scintillating 89-ball century against England on Day 1 of the 5th rescheduled Test against England in Birmingham. The quickfire ton from Rishabh is now the fastest by an Indian wicketkeeper in Test cricket.

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