This was the first time in five years that India had put down so many chances in an innings.
True to form, Pant brought up his seventh Test hundred in the most Pant-esque way possible, with a soaring one-handed six off Shoaib Bashir. A
Pant now has three Test centuries on English soil.
He has taken nine five-wicket hauls in SENA conditions.
Pant's effort earned accolades from Tendulkar, who lauded the wicketkeeper-batter's paddle sweep.
As Rishabh Pant walked back after a splendid 134 off 178 balls - laced with 12 fours and two sixes - the Headingley crowd rose in appreciation of a masterclass.
Manjrekar acknowledged that although Gill hadn't yet made a significant mark overseas, his composure as a leader was never in doubt.
Gill was met with a rousing reception from the Bharat Army, who serenaded their new captain with a specially composed chant
Gill was seen wearing black socks - a stark contrast to the regulation white or cream typically worn in Test cricket.
KL Rahul, in a heartwarming gesture, folded his hands and bowed towards Pant in admiration, a clip that has since gone viral on social media.
Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly found themselves reliving old memories - this time from the sidelines.
Rishabh Pant completes 3000 Test runs; surpasses MS Dhoni to become Asia's most successful wicketkeeper-batter in SENA
Playing his 32nd Test, he showed no signs of nervousness and batted with his signature effortless ease.
Hussain recalled the Lord's Test in 2021 and Virat's 'pep talk' to fire up his players on the final morning as the visitors thrashed the hosts and registered a memorable win.
Earlier in the day, B Sai Sudharsan has etched his name in Indian cricket history by making his Test debut on June 20.
Fans and experts questioned the logic behind repeatedly including Easwaran in squads without ever giving him a real opportunity
India and England came together to honour the victims of the tragic Ahmedabad air disaster, paying tribute with a minute's silence and black armbands in a show of shared grief and solidarity.
The 317th man to play for India in Test cricket, Sudharsan was handed his Test cap by former India No 3 bat, Cheteshwar Pujara.
Karun Nair is back - and back where it all began to unravel.
As India and England gear up for the first Test at Headingley on June 20, all eyes won't just be on the players, but on the sky.