IND vs SL: Rishabh Pant's 95m monster six damages solar panel on Colombo stadium roof - Watch
Pant, who had retired hurt on the opening day after being struck on his left arm, resumed his innings after Saransh Jain was dismissed early on Monday. He joined Dhruv Jurel as India looked to build a competitive first-innings total.
On Day 2 of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo, Rishabh Pant produced a powerful six that caused damage to the stadium roof. Pant had earlier retired hurt on the opening day after being struck on his left arm, but resumed his innings after Saransh Jain was dismissed. Pant teamed up with Dhruv Jurel to build a competitive total for India.
The Indian batter faced short-pitched deliveries from Sri Lanka's pacers, receiving a few blows on his shoulder before the drinks break. In the 90th over, Pant showcased a shot of the innings as Lahiru Kumara delivered a short ball down the leg side. Pant swivelled and pulled the ball over fine leg, covering around 95 meters before landing on the roof and denting a solar panel.
Pant's six added to his collection of big hits and he was now batting on 63, having scored his 21st Test half-century. Jurel was unbeaten at the time of reporting, contributing his third Test fifty. This innings saw Pant surpass MS Dhoni's record as India's highest run-scorer in away or neutral Tests, moving past Dhoni's tally of 2,496 to 2,500 runs at an average of 41.68.
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