Rishabh Pant on cusp of creating history in 4th Test against England, only 40 runs shy of shattering Rohit Sharma's big record

Shubman Gill-led Team India is gearing up for the all-important fourth Test against England which is set to start from July 23 in Manchester.

This upcoming fourth Test is a critical encounter for India, carrying significant implications for the series outcome. For the Indian team, this match is nothing short of a must-win game. A defeat at Old Trafford would result in England clinching the series with one match still to play. To keep their hopes alive and level the series at 2-2, India will need to secure a victory.

In their quest for this crucial win, the in-form star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is expected to play a pivotal role for the team. Notably, Rishabh Pant is on the cusp of shattering Rohit Sharma's big milestone in the fourth Test.

Pant has significantly contributed to India's performance in the World Test Championship (WTC), having scored a total of 2677 runs in the tournament's history for the nation. While Pant has been a key player, the record for the most runs scored for India in the World Test Championship is currently held by Rohit Sharma, who has accumulated 2716 runs.

Rishabh Pant is on the verge of potentially surpassing Rohit Sharma's record for the most runs by an Indian batsman in the World Test Championship. If Pant manages to score 40 runs in the upcoming fourth Test match, he will have the opportunity to overtake the former India Test captain and establish a new milestone.

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