ENG vs IND: Rishabh Pant achieves rare feat, becomes first ever wicket-keeper batter to do so in test cricket

By Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek has a Master's in Journalism and has written more than 50,000 articles. He currently works as a cricket content writer at Khel Now.

Published at :July 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM

Modified at :July 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM

Rishabh Pant celebrates his ton in the second innings of Headingley test

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Rishabh Pant got retired hurt during first innings of the Manchester test.

Indian Cricket Team wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant achieved a rare feat during the ongoing fourth test against the England Cricket Team at Old Trafford, Manchester. Pant scored 37 runs in the first innings before getting retired hurt.

During third session of day one of the Manchester test, Chris Woakes’ delivery hit Pant on his shoes as he tried a play a reverse sweep. The keeper-batter was then spotted with a cut and swelling on his foot and wasn’t able to walk. As a result, he was retired hurt and was taken off the field on medical buggies for additional treatment.

Rishabh Pant injured Manchester test — India’s Rishabh Pant (centre right) is helped off the field after picking an injury following being struck by a ball on the foot on day one of the Fourth Rothesay Men’s Test at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, UK. Picture date: Wednesday July 23, 2025. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)

Earlier in the game, England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl first. Indian openers KL Rahul (46) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (58) gave a good start, etching an opening stand of 94 runs.

Rishabh Pant becomes first wicket-keeper from visiting team to score 1000 runs in test cricket in England

In first innings of the Manchester test, Pant become the first wicket-keeper batter from a visiting team to score 1000 runs in test cricket in England. The left-handed batsman has mustered 1018* runs in 24 innings in England at an average of 44.26. He has hammered four centuries and four half-centuries, including a top knock of 146 runs in English conditions.

Meanwhile, Pant has shown a brilliant form in the ongoing test series against England. With 462* runs in seven innings at an average of 66.0, the Indian test vice-captain is the second highest run-scorer in the series. He has smacked two centuries and two half-centuries.

Meanwhile, India are having a decent outing with the bat despite losing wickets in second session on day one of the Manchester test.. After a solid start from openers, Sai Sudharsan (61) slammed a solid half-century, taking team past 250 runs. For England, skipper Ben Stokes has been pick of bowlers on day one.

What rare record has Rishabh Pant achieved in the Manchester test?

Rishabh Pant has become the first visiting wicket-keeper batter to score 1000 test runs in England.

Why did Rishabh Pant retire hurt in the Manchester test?

Rishabh Pant retired hurt in the Manchester test after sustaining an injury on foot off Chris Woakes’ delivery.

How many runs has Rishabh Pant scored in ENG vs IND test series?

Rishabh Pant has scored 462 runs in seven innings in ENG vs IND test series.

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Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.