The fourth match of the five-Test series between India and England will be played in Manchester from July 23. This match is considered very important for the Indian team, as they faced defeat in the Lord's Test and are currently trailing in the series 1-2.
Sports News: The exciting fourth match of the 5-Test series between India and England will be played in Manchester from July 23. While the Indian team will aim to make a comeback in the series with a win in this match, Team India's star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will have a golden opportunity to achieve a major record.
In this match, Pant can surpass former India captain Rohit Sharma to become the highest run-scorer for India in the World Test Championship (WTC).
Pant is Only 40 Runs Away From Becoming the Highest Run-Scorer for India in WTC
In the history of the World Test Championship, Rohit Sharma is currently the highest run-scorer for India. He has scored 2716 runs in 69 innings so far. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant has scored 2677 runs in 67 innings. This means Pant needs to score only 40 more runs to overtake Rohit. If Pant achieves this milestone, he will become the most successful batsman for India in the WTC.
Virat Kohli is third on this list, with 2617 runs in 79 innings. Shubman Gill has scored 2500 runs in 65 innings so far and is in fourth place on this list. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has scored 2212 runs in 64 innings and is fifth on the list.
Rishabh Pant's Fitness Becomes a Topic of Discussion
During wicket-keeping in the third Test match, Rishabh Pant suffered a minor injury, due to which he was not seen behind the wickets. Dhruv Jurel took over the responsibility of wicket-keeping in his place. However, according to media reports, Pant is now fit and will be available to play in the Manchester Test.
After the third Test, team captain Shubman Gill also said about Pant's fitness that his injury is not serious and the scan report has come back fine. In such a situation, fans are hoping that Pant will not only make a comeback in the fourth Test, but also break Rohit Sharma's record by performing brilliantly with his bat.
Why is the Fourth Test Very Important for India?
India is currently trailing 1-2 in the series. After the defeat in the Lord's Test, it has become very important for Team India to win the fourth Test to stay in this series. If India loses the fourth Test, England will capture the series. In such a situation, the Indian team is going to take to the field with all its strength and another brilliant innings is expected from Pant.
Pant has looked in good form in the current series. He has rescued the team from trouble by playing b innings in the middle order on important occasions. In challenging conditions like England, Pant's experience and aggressive batting style can prove decisive for Team India.
Rishabh Pant's Performance in WTC
Rishabh Pant's performance in the World Test Championship has been excellent so far. Pant, who has scored 2677 runs in 67 innings, has 4 centuries and 11 half-centuries to his name so far. He has led Team India to victory by getting them out of difficult situations on many occasions. Especially his innings against b teams like England, Australia and South Africa have been memorable.
If Pant scores just 40 more runs with his bat in the fourth Test, he will become the highest run-scorer for India in WTC history. This achievement will also be a major achievement for Pant's career, as so far only legendary batsmen like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid have been included in such achievements.
