June 21, 2025, Headingley – India’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant etched his name into the record books on Day 1 of the third Test against England at Headingley, becoming the fastest Asian keeper to reach 3,000 Test runs. At just 26 years old, Pant achieved the milestone in his 76th innings, leaving behind legends Kumar Sangakkara (78 innings) and MS Dhoni (86 innings) to claim the top spot timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
Pant’s fearless batting came to the fore as he navigated a tricky English attack with poise and aggression. He finished unbeaten on 65 runs, peppering the boundary ropes and launching a trademark six off Chris Woakes just before stumps to keep India in command timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
Beyond the landmark, Pant now holds the record for the most Test runs by an Asian wicketkeeper in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia), underlining his prowess in challenging overseas conditions. With centuries already to his name in both Australia and England, Pant’s rapid ascendancy reflects a new era for wicketkeeper-batters in Test cricket timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
As India’s lower order gears up for Day 2, fans will be eager to witness Pant continue his assault on cricket’s greatest arenas—one explosive innings at a time.
