Rishabh Pant proved doubters wrong by taking a superb catch on day 2 of the second Test against England in Chennai. His wicketkeeping skills have been a topic of intense debate. But on Sunday, the 23-year-old earned new fans.
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In the 39th over, Ollie Pope got a faint edge off the first ball and it was going for a four behind the wicket. But a diving Pant completed the catch even as the ball threatened to pop out of his gloves.
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Pant thus helped Mohammed Siraj take a wicket off his first delivery in home Test. Siraj, who emphatically led India's bowling attack in Australia, missed the first Test.
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Later in the innings, Pant took another brilliant catch to end Jack Leach's knock. Watch it here:
Earlier, Pant was left stranded as England dismissed India for 329. He made 58 not out.
