‘Thanks for the gift’: Pant’s 29th birthday made special as RoI reclaim Irani Cup
Rishabh Pant celebrated his 29th birthday as his team, Rest of India, reclaimed the Irani Cup after a comeback victory against Jammu and Kashmir. Despite missing the final day due to illness, Pant praised his team's resilience and fighting spirit.
Why it matters
The victory marks a significant turnaround for the Rest of India team, ending a two-year drought in the prestigious domestic cricket tournament.
NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant could not have asked for a better 29th birthday present. On a day when he missed the action because of fever, the Rest of India captain watched his teammates complete a stunning comeback against Jammu and Kashmir to reclaim the Irani Cup before joining the celebrations with the trophy and cake.Rest of India, after conceding a 41-run first-innings lead to the Ranji Trophy champions, bowled out J&K for just 111 in their chase of 279 on Sunday to seal a commanding 167-run victory at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium.Pant, who made 10 and eight in the match, did not take the field on the fourth day, with Sarfaraz Khan taking over as on-field captain.
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