PANT EQUALS WORLD RECORD

Rishabh Pant equalled the world record of most catches in a Test by a wicketkeeper, snaring 11 in the first match against Australia while breaking the Indian mark. The 21-year-old is now level with Englishman Jack Russell (vs South Africa at Joburg in 1995) and South Africa’s AB de Villiers (vs Pak at Joburg in 2013). He eclipsed the India record of 10 catches in a game by Wriddhiman Saha. Pant equalled the world record after taking Mitchell Starc’s catch off Mohammed Shami’s ball in the second innings at the Adelaide Oval. The wicketkeeper caught six batsmen in first innings and five in the next. “It was nervous as they were coming close, but we did well. I’m happy to contribute to the team. I always enjoy troubling batsmen, I love it when they concentrate on me and not on the bowlers,” said Pant, who was heard egging on the bowlers on the stump mic.