Former India coach Ravi Shastri lauded Rishabh Pant for his exceptional performance in the first Test against England at Leeds. Shastri praised Pant’s fearless batting, emphasizing his unique ability to play the numbers game on his own terms. Pant, aged 27, scored a remarkable 134 runs off 178 balls, which included 12 boundaries and 6 sixes. Shastri described Pant as an entertainer and match-winner, highlighting his ‘method to madness’. He also reflected on Pant’s recovery from a life-threatening car accident, noting the impact of his physical condition and age on his comeback.
