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Rishabh Pant breaks another record in Colombo, surpasses Adam Gilchrist in Test six-hitting charts

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In a phenomenal display of skill, Rishabh Pant has outshone Adam Gilchrist's Test six record, achieving an impressive 102 sixes over just 52 matches, positioning him third globally. Additionally, he ...

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