Rishabh Pant hit an entertaining second innings hundred, seamlessly returning to the longest format of the game, in Chennai. Pant was at his fluent best during the record-equalling knock.

Pant's coach Devendra Sharma himself lauded Pant's knock today as one of his most 'invaluable', stating that it even supercedes the Indian's iconic match-winning knock at the Gabba against Australia.

Rishabh Pant's century in his comeback Test highlights his crucial role in the traditional format. Coach Devender Sharma commended Pant's resilience and mental toughness post-rehabilitation. This performance boosts Pant's confidence for the upcoming Test season,