ENG vs IND 2025: Rishabh Pant’s cameo ripped the momentum away from England, feels Jonathan Trott

Former English cricketer, Jonathan Trott, felt Rishabh Pant's cameo disrupted England's momentum after a good start to Day 4 of the second Test of the ongoing five-match series between England and India. Pant's 58-ball 65-run knock comprised eight fours and three sixes.

He also pointed out how Pant's counterattacking punch added to the flavour of Test cricket and that the game would be entering a really interesting final day.

“England got two wickets early on, and you’d think they had the upper hand. But suddenly, Pant’s cameo ripped the momentum away. With him, you always know there’s more to come. He just comes out, uses his feet, takes the game on from ball one, and doesn’t let the bowlers settle. That’s the beauty of Test cricket — and we’ve got a full house at Edgbaston on Day 4. This match is heading into Day 5, and we’re witnessing nine days of truly fantastic Test cricket. Test cricket is alive and well,” shared Trott while speaking on JioHotstar.

India would gladly take that session: Aaron

Speaking of the first session of the day, former Indian cricketer, Varun Aaron, remarked that the visitors were the winners of the opening session. He also credited Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse for the way they bowled and felt that a team like England can never be counted out.  

“India would gladly take that session — they lost only two wickets but scored at a very brisk rate. Rishabh Pant’s blitz really elevated the innings to a different level. KL Rahul was watchful, Karun Nair fell playing the drive — but credit must go to Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse, who bowled well in helpful conditions. This is the kind of bowling England should’ve brought in the first innings, but it’s never too late. They still need to keep pushing if they want a chance in this Test. That said, with a team like England, you can never rule them out," mentioned Aaron.

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