ENG vs IND: "A tour that asked a lot.." Vice-captain Rishabh Pant reacts to India's win at The Oval

Rishabh Pant scored more than 400 runs with two tons in four tests on the England tour.

India wicket-keeper-batter Rishabh Pant, whose England series ended after the fourth test after he fractured his toe thanks to a yorker from Chris Woakes, shared an amazing message for the Indian team after their win in The Oval test.

Pant had been amazing with the bat with over 400 runs in four tests and twin centuries in one test. He was catching up on the see-saw fifth and final test between India and England at the Oval.

At The Oval in London, India managed to win by six runs after defending 374 in the last innings of a match played by extremely narrow margins. At one point, England were dominating thanks to centuries by Harry Brook and Joe Root, and their 195-run partnership as they galloped towards the target.

But Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna’s tenacious work brought India back into the match. India ended day four with England needing 35 more runs and India needing four wickets. On day five, England took the heavy roller and were expected to reach the target in no time, but then Mohammed Siraj happened, and he and Prasidh Krishna routed the England tail for 367 runs.

Tour that asked a lot and gave even more in return: Rishabh Pant on India’s 6-wicket win

Rishabh Pant, who has been ruled out of action for six weeks, posted an emotional message on his social media accounts.

Pant praised his squad and said he is happy for them. He also disclosed that his country is very important to him, and that is why they all risk everything for their country, as India’s amazing performance on the field demonstrates.

“A tour that asked a lot and gave even more in return. Proud of how this team stood up, adapted and kept fighting. Representing the country means everything to us, it takes everything out of you but we take pride in that. Big thanks to our incredible support staff and the fans who stood by us throughout. This team is hungry, united and here to take Indian cricket forward. #RP17,” Pant posted.

Pant, before getting injured, could only feature in seven innings, but scored 479 runs at a marvellous average of 68.43. He smashed two tons and three half-centuries to help India with the bat in this series.

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