Pant surpasses Dhoni, becomes first India wicketkeeper to achieve this feat
Rishabh Pant has etched his name in Indian cricket history by surpassing MS Dhoni as the leading run-scorer for Indian wicketkeepers in away Tests. Achieving this remarkable milestone in a gripping match, Pant maintained an impressive batting average. Notably, he showed remarkable fortitude after an injury concern, returning to reinforce India's efforts with a key partnership.
Rishabh Pant has surpassed MS Dhoni to become India's leading run-scorer as a designated wicketkeeper in away or neutral Tests, amassing 2,500 runs in the category during India's second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Pant achieved this milestone during the match, edging past Dhoni's previous record of 2,496 runs with an impressive average of 41.68. Despite a brief injury scare during the game, Pant returned to the crease and, along with Dhruv Jurel, helped India stabilize their innings.
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