Karun Nair's Disappointing Duck Amid England's Bowling Prowess

Karun Nair's much-anticipated return to cricket was marred by a disappointing duck, thanks to a stunning catch by Ollie Pope. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant made headlines by breaking a significant record for Indian wicketkeepers in Test cricket, scoring his seventh century. As India faces challenges on the field, Pant's remarkable performance stands out, showcasing his talent and resilience. Discover the details of this thrilling match and the players' performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 21, 2025, 17:58 IST

Karun Nair's Unfortunate Dismissal

On Saturday, Karun Nair faced a heartbreaking moment as he was dismissed for a duck after returning to the game after eight years. Ben Stokes delivered a remarkable ball that sent the right-handed batsman back to the pavilion. It was Ollie Pope who made the crucial catch, capitalizing on a wider delivery from Stokes. Eager to score, Nair attempted to hit the ball but ended up giving away his wicket.

Pope executed a stunning catch while airborne, leaving Nair in disbelief as he walked back to the dressing room, visibly dejected.

England's Bowling Dominance

India found themselves in a precarious situation after losing two consecutive wickets. Shubman Gill was the first to go, scoring an impressive 147, followed by Nair's unfortunate dismissal. Ravindra Jadeja has joined Rishabh Pant in the fight against England. Pant was in excellent form, achieving his seventh Test century before being dismissed for 134 runs.

Rishabh Pant Makes History

Rishabh Pant etched his name in the record books on June 21 by surpassing Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record for the most centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper in Test cricket. While Dhoni scored six centuries in 90 Test matches, Pant has now achieved seven centuries. He also became the third player in cricket history to score three or more centuries against a specific team in their home country, all against England. Pant reached his century off 146 balls.