His stunning 146 was the cornerstone of India’s remarkable recovery on the opening day of the rescheduled fifth Test against England and flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant said the secret of his heroics was to “disturb the bowlers mentally."

Coming out to bat when India were at a precarious 98-5, Pant played a knock for the ages to turn the tables on England and take India to an imposing 338-7 at stumps on Friday. His 111-ball innings had 19 boundaries and four sixes.