Rishabh Pant's Incredible Hit Shatters Stadium Roof Ahead of Test Series Against England

As India gears up for a five-match Test series against England starting June 20, Rishabh Pant's explosive batting has already made headlines. During a training session, Pant struck the ball with such force that it shattered the stadium roof, a moment that quickly went viral on social media. Known for his aggressive style, Pant has a strong record against England, having scored 781 runs in 12 Test matches. With the Indian squad finalized, fans are eager to see how Pant will perform in the upcoming series. Read on to learn more about his impressive statistics and the team's lineup.
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Rishabh Pant's Incredible Hit Shatters Stadium Roof Ahead of Test Series Against England

India vs England Test Series Begins

Starting June 20, India and England will face off in a five-match Test series. The Indian team is dedicated to securing a victory in this challenging series. All players are currently in England, preparing for the matches. During a training session, Rishabh Pant, the vice-captain of the Indian team, hit the ball with such force that it broke the stadium roof. This remarkable moment has gone viral across various social media platforms.


Pant’s Explosive Batting

In the viral video, Rishabh Pant is seen practicing in the nets, showcasing his aggressive batting style against Washington Sundar's bowling. The power of his shot sent the ball crashing into the roof, leaving both Ravindra Jadeja and Sundar in awe. Pant is well-known for his explosive batting, particularly against England. In his recent IPL 2025 match, he scored a brilliant century against RCB, although his team, LSG, ultimately lost.


Pant’s Impressive Record Against England

Throughout his career, Rishabh Pant has played 12 Test matches against England, accumulating 781 runs with an average of 39.05, including three centuries. His last two innings against England were particularly notable, with scores of 146 and 57. Overall, Pant has amassed 2,948 runs in Test cricket at an average of 42.11, with six centuries to his name.


India's Squad for the Series

The Indian squad for the upcoming series includes: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Vice-captain and Wicketkeeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav.