Rishabh Pant on Thursday showed nerves of steel as he brought up a hard-fought half-century on day two of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester. Driving a full and wide delivery through the vacant extra-cover region, Pant reached his fifty under circumstances that demanded both physical courage and mental resilience.

The Indian vice-captain had retired hurt on 37 the previous afternoon after inside-edging a sharp Chris Woakes yorker onto his right foot. Clearly in pain, Pant limped off the field, casting doubts over his further participation in the match.

PANT GONE BUT CREATED HISTORY ?
Rishabh Pant now has most fifty plus scores as a visiting batter in SENA Tests#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/vsn8wKWVRT