Rishabh Pant shines at Lord's, setting new records. He surpasses Vivian Richards for most sixes against England in Tests. Pant equals Rohit Sharma for second-most sixes by an Indian. He also beats MS Dhoni's record for most runs by an Indian wicketkeeper in an England Test series. Pant scores 74 despite a finger injury.
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