Pant Breaks Dhoni’s Wicketkeeping Record in Sri Lanka Test

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has achieved a major milestone by going past former India captain and wicketkeeper MS Dhoni in the list of India’s highest run-scorers among wicketkeepers in away Test matches.

Pant reached 2,501 runs during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. He scored these runs at an average of 41.68, moving just ahead of Dhoni, who finished his away Test career with 2,496 runs.

The achievement is an important moment in Pant’s Test career. Dhoni was one of India’s most successful wicketkeeper-batters and played a key role for the national team for many years. Pant has now moved ahead of him in this particular away-Test record.

However, Pant’s record-breaking performance came during a difficult period in the match. On the first day of the Test, Pant was hit on his left arm by Sri Lankan fast bowler Lahiru Kumara. The impact left Pant in pain, and he was forced to retire hurt.

There were concerns about whether Pant would be able to continue playing. However, he returned to the field on the second day after receiving treatment and support from the team’s physiotherapist.

Despite the injury and some challenging bowling from Sri Lanka, Pant continued to contribute with the bat. He joined Dhruv Jurel, and the two batters added valuable runs for India.

Their partnership helped India strengthen its position and move towards a strong total. Pant’s ability to continue batting despite the injury showed his determination and fighting spirit.

Pant has become an important part of India’s Test team because of his ability to contribute in both roles. As a wicketkeeper, he provides an attacking option behind the stumps, while his batting gives India an aggressive middle-order player.

His latest record also shows how much he has developed as a Test batter. Moving ahead of Dhoni in away Test runs is a significant achievement, especially considering the high standard set by his predecessor.

With more Test cricket still ahead of him, Pant has the opportunity to extend his record further and become one of India’s most successful wicketkeeper-batters in Test history.