Rishabh Pant prepares for 50th Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Rishabh Pant is set to play his 50th Test match for India against Afghanistan on June 7 in Mullanpur. This milestone comes as he has already secured the third-most dismissals in Indian Test history for a wicketkeeper. Former India selector Devang Gandhi has praised Pant as possibly the greatest wicket-keeper batter India's cricket has produced, prompting comparisons to legendary MS Dhoni. Pant's current Test career stats include 3,476 runs at an average of 42.91 and 176 dismissals. His previous performances have established him as a significant player in India’s Test lineup, drawing attention to his evolving legacy ahead of this historic match.
- •Pant's 50th Test match is on June 7 against Afghanistan.
- •He has recorded 3,476 runs and 176 dismissals in his Test career.
- •Devang Gandhi has labeled Pant the greatest Indian wicket-keeper batter.
- •The match will take place at Mullanpur, enhancing Pant's opportunity for records.
- •Pant has been a key player in India’s Test side since his debut in 2018.
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — IND vs AFG: Rishabh Pant joins MS Dhoni, Syed Kirmani in exclusive Indian Test wicketkeeper club
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — Most Test match appearances as wicket-keeper batter for India: Rishabh Pant set to join MS Dhoni in a historic list
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Better than MS Dhoni? Ex-India player hails Rishabh Pant as India's greatest ever wicket-keeper batter
"Rishabh Pant achieved a significant milestone, becoming the third Indian wicketkeeper to play 50 Test matches. At 28, he joins legends Dhoni and Kirmani. Despite recent career challenges, Pant's Test record remains exceptional, marked by match-winning performances and a strong batting average. This achievement underscores his enduring value in the longest format of the game.
"Rishabh Pant is about to play his 50th test match against Afghanistan, so here is everything you need to know about his test career so far and where he stands among the greats.
"With Rishabh Pant about to play the 50th test match of his career against Afghanistan this Saturday, one former Indian selector had some high praise for the wicketkeeper.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 12:25 PMIND vs AFG: Rishabh Pant joins MS Dhoni, Syed Kirmani in exclusive Indian Test wicketkeeper club
Rishabh Pant achieved a significant milestone, becoming the third Indian wicketkeeper to play 50 Test matches. At 28, he joins legends Dhoni and Kirmani. Despite recent career challenges, Pant's Test record remains exceptional, marked by match-winning performances and a strong batting average. This achievement underscores his enduring value in the longest format of the game.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 4:37 PMMost Test match appearances as wicket-keeper batter for India: Rishabh Pant set to join MS Dhoni in a historic list
Rishabh Pant is about to play his 50th test match against Afghanistan, so here is everything you need to know about his test career so far and where he stands among the greats.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 1:01 PMBetter than MS Dhoni? Ex-India player hails Rishabh Pant as India's greatest ever wicket-keeper batter
With Rishabh Pant about to play the 50th test match of his career against Afghanistan this Saturday, one former Indian selector had some high praise for the wicketkeeper.
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