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Rishabh Pant‘s sister, Sakshi Pant, summed up the nation’s sentiment with a heartfelt reaction after her brother delivered one of the most iconic performances of his career on Day 4 of the Headingley Test against England on Monday (June 23).
Sakshi Pant’s touching tribute to brother Rishabh after historic Test performance at Headingley
As Rishabh smashed his second century of the match on Day 4 of the first Test between England and India at Headingley, his sister, Sakshi Pant, took to Instagram to express her overwhelming emotions in a series of poignant stories. In her first story, the simple yet powerful declaration, “Proud, proud, proud,” encapsulated the sheer joy and admiration for Rishabh’s incredible journey of resilience and perseverance.
Following up, Sakshi’s second story featured the profound statement, “You are your only limit,” set against the backdrop of Talha Anjum‘s introspective song “Afsanay,” While “Afsanay” deals with themes of personal struggle and self-discovery rather than pure motivation, its showcased perfectly complemented the narrative of Pant’s triumph over adversity. Pant’s twin tons at Headingley are more than just cricketing milestones; they are powerful symbols of a remarkable comeback story. Sakshi’s heartfelt reaction truly resonated with the countless fans and cricket lovers who have witnessed Rishabh’s journey through its challenging highs and lows, celebrating his incredible return to the red-ball format.
Pant’s twin centuries set Headingley ablaze
Pant’s innings on Day 4 was nothing short of Test cricket perfection. Walking in at a tense moment after the dismissal of captain Shubman Gill, Pant was initially watchful, absorbing the pressure from England’s new-ball bowlers. He raised his half-century in 83 deliveries, showing uncharacteristic restraint before shifting gears as the innings progressed. He reached his hundred off 130 balls, eventually scoring a majestic 118 off 140 balls, laced with 15 exquisite fours and 3 sixes.
This hundred, following his 134 in the first innings, etched his name into the annals of cricketing greatness, making him the first Indian wicketkeeper and only the second in Test history to score centuries in both innings of a match, the only other being Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower in 2001. With his extraordinary twin hundreds, Pant joined an illustrious list of Indian batters who have scored two centuries in a single Test, names that include Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
