India’s wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant, who displayed his potential by slashing a blistering century on day 2 of the first Test match in Leeds during the India tour of England, dropped an easy catch of England’s star batter and world number 2 batter in the longest format of the game, Harry Brook on day 3. Rishabh Pant dropped Harry Brook when he was playing on 46 runs, nearing a potential half century. The incident took place on the first ball of the 71st over, with India’s ace all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja, coming into the attack with the ball. Brook later completed his 12th Test century, which shows that giving opportunities to batters like Harry Brook can cost India.
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Pant puts down Brook !!!
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What Really Happened?
On the first ball of the 71st over, Rishabh Pant dropped a crucial catch, giving Harry Brook a lifeline on 46 runs. Ravindra Jadeja bowled a flighted delivery that spun away sharply, catching the upper part of Brookās bat as he tried to defend on the front foot. The ball bounced more than expected, forcing Pant to reach high, but he couldnāt hold on to it. The edge was clear, but the chance went down, possibly costing India an important wicket at a key moment.
Harry Brook Test Career
Before coming out to bat today, Harry Brook achieved a fine performance early in his Test career, as he has played 25 matches, scoring 2,339 runs at a big average of 58.47. In his 41 innings, Brook has already struck 8 centuries and 11 fifties with the best deal of flair. The score of 317 by him shows that he can play big innings, and with a strike rate of 88.90, shows that he can be aggressive even in the longest form. The fast development has seen Brook attain high ranks as one of the most promising Test batters in England over the last few years.
Rishabh Pant Slams Century
On the 2nd day of the First Test, Rishabh Pant scored a breathtaking Test hundred at Leeds. It was the 7th Test ton of Pant and the 4th against England, revealing his ability to play against the top cricketing nations. Pant has bested MS Dhoni, who was also the former captain of the Indian cricket team, in terms of the most Indian wicket-keeper batter who has scored hundreds in Test matches. Pant also joined the exclusive club of wicketkeepers on day 3 by taking the 150th Test catch as wicketkeeper batter after MS Dhoni and Syed Kirmani.
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