Rishabh Pant made an emotional return to Test cricket on September 22, 2024, scoring a century in India’s win over Bangladesh. After recovering from a car accident in 2022, Pant expressed his deep connection to the format, stating, “Test cricket is where I belong the most.” His 109-run knock, alongside Shubman Gill’s partnership, was crucial in lifting India from a difficult position.
Rishabh Pant: “Test Cricket is Where I Belong the Most”
On September 22, 2024, Rishabh Pant marked his emotional return to Test cricket with a powerful declaration: “Test cricket is where I belong the most.”
His words carried more than the weight of just a comeback—this was a personal victory for Pant after a harrowing recovery from the injuries he suffered in a car accident in December 2022.
Pant’s long-awaited return to his favourite format unfolded on the third day of India’s first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai.
He scored a brilliant century, his sixth in Test cricket, signalling that his resilience and love for the game had not diminished. “Being on the field gives me pleasure more than anything else,” Pant said, explaining how he had missed the thrill of Test cricket during his absence.
Despite the pressure of returning from injury, Pant approached the game in his trademark style, striking 109 runs off 128 balls, with 13 fours and four sixes.
His partnership with Shubman Gill (119 off 176 balls) proved crucial, pulling India from a tricky 67/3 to a commanding 287/4.
Emotional Return to Test Cricket
For Pant, this century was more than just runs on the board—it was a deeply emotional moment.
“I wanted to score in every match, but Tests are where I belong the most,” he shared after the game, reflecting on his journey back.
Playing at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai, a venue he holds dear, only added to the significance of the moment.
His love for Test cricket, a format that allows him to express himself fully, was evident as he recounted how being back on the field brought him unparalleled joy.
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