Sports 18 August 2026
Rishabh Pant Becomes Fastest to Hit 100 Sixes in Test Cricket
Why in the News?
India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant created history during the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, becoming the first Indian and the fastest player overall to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket. He reached the milestone by pulling Sri Lankan pacer Lahiru Kumara over the boundary.
Key Features / Major Points:
Elite 100-Six Club: Pant is only the fourth batter in Test history to achieve 100 sixes, joining Ben Stokes (138), Brendon McCullum (107), and tying with Adam Gilchrist (100).
Fastest Ever: Pant achieved the landmark in record time—taking just 89 innings (51 Tests) and 4,918 deliveries, shattering Adam Gilchrist's previous record (130 innings, 6,578 balls).
Static GK Facts:
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI):
Established: December 1928
Headquarters: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Maharashtra
International Cricket Council (ICC):
Established: June 15, 1909
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Who is the first Indian and fastest cricketer overall to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket?
Answer: Rishabh Pant
Where is the headquarters of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) situated?
Answer: Mumbai, Maharashtra