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Rishabh Pant aims to surpass Virat Kohli's record of Test centuries against England in the upcoming Edgbaston Test. Following his impressive performance in the first Test, Pant needs one more century to overtake Kohli and equal Mohammed Azharuddin's record.

Following India's defeat to England, Sanjay Manjrekar critiqued Shubman Gill's captaincy, suggesting he was overly defensive despite favourable conditions. Manjrekar contrasted Gill's approach with Virat Kohli's aggressive style. He lauded Rishabh Pant's form but cautioned KL Rahul against inconsistency. India, trailing 0-1, faces England in the second Test at Edgbaston.

Following India's five-wicket loss to England in the first Test, former Australian player Brad Haddin urges captain Shubman Gill to improve the team's fielding attitude. Haddin links poor catching to the IPL and emphasizes that fielding excellence requires commitment. India dropped eight catches, costing them dearly, especially with Ben Duckett's match-winning performance.