India vs England: Rishabh Pant’s celebration after Headingley century breaks the internet

Rishabh Pant’s acrobatic celebration has taken the internet by storm. It’s akin to jockey Frankie Dettori’s flying dismount after a win. Just that Pant’s front flip to celebrate a century goes viral every time.

Saturday was no different. Resuming at 65 overnight, Pant took charge on the second day of the first cricket Test against England with audacious strokeplay, sweeping Shoaib Bashir to cruise into the 90s before launching the six that completed his ton.

India’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman swiftly dropped his bat and executed the flip that not only lit up the Headingley crowd but broke the internet and topped the charts. Pant had previously pulled off a similar stunt in the IPL last month after the century that broke his run-drought this season.

His aggressive knock marked his seventh Test century and his fourth against England — surpassing MS Dhoni’s record for most Test hundreds by an Indian wicketkeeper.

The century was India’s third in the innings — following Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal — and came with a flourish. The knock of 134 propelled India to 471, and England responded with Ollie Pope’s century.

Pant’s spectacular celebration sparked conversation. Previously rare in Test cricket, the flip became an instant talking point — some critics questioned its place in the traditional Test format, while others praised Pant’s expressive flair and athleticism. One report called him “mature yet explosive,” balancing power with poise in his innings

As social media buzzed with clips of Pant’s gravity-defying celebration, the Leeds faithful rose to applaud, acknowledging both his audacious talent and the energy he injected into this storied venue.