IND vs SL: What Injury? Despite a Hurt Wrist, Rishabh Pant Breaks Roof with Huge Six

On the opening day vs Sri Lanka in Colombo, Rishabh Pant had to retire hurt after being hurt on his wrist. However, he returned on Day 2 despite the injury, enduring multiple short-ball deliveries and torso hits. Physiotherapists frequently attended him. Despite these challenges, Pant delivered a crucial knock for India. A standout moment occurred when he hit a six against Lahiru Kumara, a ball that traveled 95 meters, breaking a solar panel on the roof of the SSC Stadium. Pant finished Day 2 with 63 runs from 89 balls, including six fours and two sixes, having scored 66 in the previous innings in Galle. His performance helped India cross 400 and eventually surpass 500, aiming for a whitewash and improving their WTC Points Table position. Pant now holds the third position for most Test sixes, with six more likely to push him past Brendon McCullum to become second. He could also break Ben Stokes' world record of 133 sixes. Additionally, Pant is poised to set records for most 100s and runs in Tests by a keeper, with his career extending into his late 20s, assuming form and fitness remain strong.