Rishabh Pant hits a 95-metre six at Colombo’s SSC during India’s Test match against Sri Lanka, with the ball landing on the stadium roof and damaging a solar panel, according to reports. The hit occurs off Sri Lanka fast bowler Lahiru Kumara after Pant resumes his innings on the second day.
Earlier, Pant had retired hurt on the opening day after being struck on his left arm. After resuming, he partners with Dhruv Jurel as India aims to post a competitive first-innings total. Outlets describe how the ball, after reaching the roof, cannot be retrieved immediately, prompting officials and the fourth umpire to bring additional balls and replace the damaged panel area, adding an unusual moment to the contest.
While both reports focus on the extraordinary distance of the shot and the solar-panel damage, they differ in emphasis: one notes Pant’s return after injury and India’s innings situation, while the other details the shot’s trajectory and the immediate match operations required after the hit.
