At Headingley, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant's spectacular centuries powered India to a formidable 364 in their second innings, setting England a challenging 371-run target. Pant's twin centuries etched his name in history, while Rahul's composed innings anchored the batting display. Despite a late collapse, India's dominant performance has set the stage for a thrilling final day.
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On Day 2 of the Headingley Test, Mohammed Siraj's spirited bowling went unrewarded. England fought back, led by Josh Tongue's 4 for 86, causing an Indian collapse from 430/3 to 471 all out. Rishabh Pant's spectacular 146-ball century, featuring signature somersaults, and Shubman Gill's classy 147 were highlights before Tongue dismantled the tail post-lunch, swiftly ending India's innings.
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In a surprising move, Shardul Thakur was selected for the first Test against England, despite head coach Gautam Gambhir's previous inclination towards younger players like Nitish Kumar Reddy. With a new captain and the retirement of key players, Team India enters a new era. Thakur's inclusion, possibly influenced by his past success in England, signals a pragmatic shift in selection strategy.
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Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka lauded Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul for their centuries against England at Headingley. Pant became the second wicketkeeper ever to score centuries in both innings of a Test, while Rahul hit a patient 137.