Rishabh Pant silenced critics with a blazing 81, propelling India to a commanding 475 for 6 at lunch on Day 2 against Afghanistan in the one-off Test.

The last few months have been nightmarish for Rishabh Pant, and now things have come to a head. | Cricket

Rishabh Pant, relieved of vice-captaincy, gears up for India's one-off Test against Afghanistan, showcasing his energy and camaraderie despite the sweltering 40°C heat.

Rishabh Pant is set to play his 50th Test match, joining MS Dhoni in the elite list of Indian wicket-keeper batters with the most Test appearances.

India dominated Day 1 of the Test against Afghanistan. Shubman Gill and KL Rahul scored centuries. Sai Sudharsan also contributed significantly. India reached a strong position of…

India dominated Day 1 of the Test against Afghanistan, scoring 368/3 with centuries from KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, amid strong batting performances. | Cricket

IND vs AFG One-off Test Day 2 LIVE Score: Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant will resume batting on Day 2 for India. Gill has already registered a ton and Pant has managed a…

Afghanistan tour of India: India vs Afghanistan one-off Test in Mullanpur Day 2 on June 7, 2026

Rishabh Pant silenced critics with a blazing 81, propelling India to a commanding 475 for 6 at lunch on Day 2 against Afghanistan in the one-off Test.

Afghanistan pace bowler Mohammad Saleem hit back with two wickets before lunch on Sunday but India pushed on to 475-6 on day two of the one-off Test in New Chandigarh.

India declared their first innings on an imposing 564-8 on day two of the one-off Test against Afghanistan on Sunday after pace bowler Mohammad Saleem took six wickets.

Rishabh Pant impressed with a stroke-filled 81. India reached 475 for 6 against Afghanistan on day two of the one-off Test. Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel also contributed before…

Debutant spinner Manav Suthar took three wickets to dent Afghanistan's reply after India declared their innings on 564-8 in their one-off cricket Test on Sunday.

Rishabh Pant's impact on Indian Test cricket is beyond dispute. Over the years, the wicketkeeper-batter has built a reputation as one of India's premier match-winners, producing…