{
  "id": 2979556,
  "title": "Rishabh Pant creates history in Sri Lanka, breaks MS Dhoni’s record",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/rishabh-pant-creates-history-in-sri-lanka-breaks-ms-dhonis-record",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T08:07:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/rishabh-pant-creates-history-in-sri-lanka-breaks-ms-dhonis-record-1.500650344"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has etched his name in history by surpassing the legendary MS Dhoni as India's leading run-scorer as a designated wicketkeeper in away or neutral Tests. The milestone was reached during India's second Test match against Sri Lanka in Colombo, with Pant amassing 2,501 runs at an impressive average of 41.68. This achievement comes a day after Pant had to retire hurt due to a painful blow to his left arm. Despite the setback, Pant's resilience shone through as he returned to the crease the following day and scored his 21st Test half-century to claim the historic record.",
  "summary": "Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has achieved a new milestone as he moved past legendary MS Dhoni in the record books to become India’s highest run-scorer as a designated wicketkeeper in away or neutral Tests. Injured Rishabh Pant giving autographs to his fans in Sri Lanka - But he looked relieved. It's good news for Team India. pic.twitter.com/JSuRHKiZPh — Jara (@JARA_Memer) August 23,…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: How Rishabh Pant’s audacity lifted India in Colombo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/india-vs-sri-lanka-2nd-test-how-rishabh-pants-audacity-lifted-india",
        "published": "2026-08-24T08:29:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Rishabh Pant Surpasses MS Dhoni To Create History, Becomes India’s Highest-Scoring Wicketkeeper In Away & Neutral Tests",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/rishabh-pant-surpasses-ms-dhoni-to-create-history-becomes-indias",
        "published": "2026-08-24T08:38:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}