Rishabh Pant becomes first Indian to notch 100 Test sixes

During the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle, Rishabh Pant recorded his 100th six in Test cricket, becoming the first player from his country to do so. The milestone was secured with a decisive pull over long leg off a delivery from Sri Lankan bowler Lahiru Kumara, which also took Pant to his 20th Test fifty. This places Pant among an elite quartet of batsmen - Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum and Adam Gilchrist - who have each amassed a century of sixes in the format.

The shot was described as aggressive, with the ball sailing beyond the boundary despite an attempt by a fielder named Nuwantha to stop it. Pant's achievement highlights his powerful batting style and adds a historic note to the series. The record underscores India's growing presence in the power-hitting aspect of Test cricket.