Summary
He passed Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record by scoring 2,501 runs.
Pant was hit on his arm during the game but came back to bat and helped his team.
Key Points
3 points1
Rishabh Pant surpassed Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India's highest run‑scorer as a wicketkeeper in away Tests.
2
He has 2,501 runs at an average of about 42 runs per match.
3
Pant was injured by a short ball but returned to the batting area and added runs.
New Words to Learn
5 wordskeeper‑batter
a player who both catches the ball and bats
Test matches
long cricket games that can last up to five days
average
how many runs he usually scores each game
short ball
a fast delivery that bounces low
batting area
the place where a player stands to hit the ball
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