Pant's Comeback Century, Controversy in Leeds Test

Rishabh Pant scored a remarkable 134 in the first Test at Headingley, a comeback achievement following a life-threatening car accident. His aggressive yet disciplined innings helped India post 471, despite a late-order collapse. England responded with Ollie Pope's unbeaten hundred and Harry Brook falling just short of a century on 99, keeping the match tightly contested. The game saw controversy as Pant, frustrated by umpire refusals to change the ball, threw it away, provoking crowd reaction and debate on player conduct. Jasprit Bumrah made early inroads for India, but fielding lapses allowed England to recover and close the gap. The competitive nature of the match was underlined by standout performances on both sides.