IND vs Eng Test Match: Indian cricket team’s star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has achieved a unique achievement by scoring a century in both innings by performing historically in the Leeds Test against England. He scored 134 in the first innings and 118 runs in the second, Pant became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a century in both innings of Test cricket. The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjeev Goenka has reacted to this achievement on social media.
Goenka praised Rahul’s century
Rishabh Pant’s two consecutive centuries. Aggressive, courageous, luxurious. Only the second wicketkeeper who scored a century in both innings of Tests in history. After his message, Sanjeev Goenka has also shared emoji clapping. Along with this, the owner of Lucknow Super Giants has also praised KL Rahul’s century. Prior to Rishabh Pant, LSG team captain was KL Rahul in IPL 2024. This year there was a debate between Rahul and Sanjeev Goenka, after which Rahul left the Lucknow team.
Goenka’s support for Pant’s century
Rishabh Pant’s performance has been recorded in cricket history. A century in both innings of Tests on England soil is a big record, while an openly appreciation by a franchise owner with an open mind is also an example of sportsmanship. The reaction of Sanjeev Goenka clearly shows that they also appreciate the performance of the players beyond the team boundaries. Rishabh Pant is part of the Lucknow Super Gynts team, yet Goenka has appreciated his game before. During the IPL 2025, Rishabh Pant was described as “Pant’astic” on social media after a brilliant innings.
Goenka appreciated as “special mention”
Sanjeev Goenka in his post has also mentioned Pant as well as KL Rahul’s century innings. Rahul also scored a brilliant century in the second innings, which Goenka has appreciated as a “special mention”. Goenka’s response is not just a post, but a symbol of his deep understanding and sensitivity towards Indian cricket. His words are encouraging players and is also an inspiration for young cricketers. Sanjeev Goenka’s “two good” response to Rishabh Pant’s historical performance is an example for cricket lovers and sports administrators.
