Rishabh Pant's Incredible Shot Breaks Stadium Roof Ahead of Test Series

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 hit the ball with such force that it broke the stadium roof, a moment that quickly went viral on social media. With an impressive record against England, including three centuries in 12 matches, Pant is expected to play a crucial role in the upcoming series. The Indian squad, led by Shubman Gill, is fully prepared for the challenge ahead. Read on to learn more about Pant's performance and the team's lineup.
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Rishabh Pant's Incredible Shot Breaks Stadium Roof Ahead of Test Series

India vs England Test Series Begins

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


Pant’s Explosive Batting

In the viral video, Rishabh Pant is seen practicing in the nets, where he executes an aggressive shot while Washington Sundar bowls to him. The sheer power of his stroke sends the ball crashing into the roof, leaving both Ravindra Jadeja and Sundar astonished. 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 LSG ultimately lost that game.


Pant’s Impressive Record Against England

Rishabh Pant has played 12 Test matches against England, accumulating 781 runs at an average of 39.05, including three centuries. His last two innings against England featured impressive scores of 146 and 57. Overall, Pant has scored 2,948 runs in Test matches with an average of 42.11 and has hit six centuries.


India's Squad for the Series

The Indian squad for the Test 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.