Rishabh Pant's twin centuries in the Leeds Test have sparked discussions about his potential to surpass Rahul Dravid's record for most Test centuries by an Indian in England. Sanjay Manjrekar highlighted Pant's unique position as a wicketkeeper-batter, praising his adaptability and aggressive yet measured approach.
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