Pant's Witty Comeback Stifles Brook's Sledging Attempt in Edgbaston Test - India vs. England

Sunday - 06/07/2025 03:21

During the Edgbaston Test, England's Harry Brook attempted to unsettle Rishabh Pant with playful sledging, questioning his fastest century. Pant, unfazed, responded calmly, focusing on his game. He then scored a crucial 65 off 58 balls, contributing to a significant partnership with Shubman Gill, who made 161.

During the second innings of the Edgbaston Test, Rishabh Pant showcased his resilience not only with the bat but also with his words, effectively silencing Harry Brook's attempt at unsettling him.

Rishabh Pant celebrates a half-century against England.

As Pant was building a quickfire innings, Brook tried to get under his skin by asking, "What's your fastest hundred?". The intent was clear: to goad Pant into reckless shots.

Pant, however, remained composed. He responded calmly, "In Test cricket, maybe 80–90 minutes," referring to his measured approach in previous Test centuries.

Brook pressed on, mentioning his own rapid century in the IPL. "The fastest hundred I've hit was in 55 balls—you could do that today," he baited, hoping Pant would take the aggressive bait.

But Pant refused to be drawn into the trap. With a smile, he shut down Brook's sledging: “It’s okay. I’m not too greedy for records. If it happens, it happens.”

Earlier, after scoring 25 in the first innings, Pant played a counter-attacking knock of 65 off just 58 balls, including eight fours and three sixes.

Pant's Remarkable Test Record

In 28 SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) Tests, Pant has accumulated 2,023 runs at an average of 41.28. His record includes six centuries and six fifties in 52 innings, with a highest score of 159*.

Pant's Performance in the Series

In this series, Pant stands out as the second-highest run-scorer, amassing 342 runs in four innings at an impressive average of 85.00 and a strike rate of 81.81. He has scored two centuries and a fifty, with a best of 134.

Key Partnerships in the Innings

Pant contributed a crucial 110-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Gill.

Gill followed up his impressive 269 in the first innings with another significant score of 161, which came off 162 balls and included 13 fours and eight sixes.

Jadeja remained unbeaten on 69 (118 balls, five fours and one six), adding another 175 runs in a rapid partnership for the fifth wicket with the Indian captain.

Earlier in the day, India had lost KL Rahul (55) and Karun Nair (26) during the first session after resuming play at 64 for one.