India tour of England | Target has moved little farther but the focus is still intact, says Rishabh Pant
India Today
Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow's unbeaten 269-run stand for the fourth wicket powered England to beat India by seven wickets in the 5th Test and square the five-match series 2-2.
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant conceded that the team's target has moved a little farther but assured the fans that the focus is still intact after losing the rescheduled fifth Test to England.
Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow's unbeaten 269-run stand for the fourth wicket powered England to beat India by seven wickets and square the five-match series 2-2.
England had raced to 259/3 at stumps on Day 4 and needed only 119 runs to draw the series. The hosts crossed the line without breaking a sweat in the first session of Day 5 as Root (142*) and Bairstow (114*) guided England to pull off their highest successful chase in Test cricket.
England gunned down the 378-run target in 76.4 overs as Indian bowlers failed to break the partnership.
Pant, who along with Ravindra Jadeja recovered India following an early collapse in the first innings, said: "Target has moved little farther but the focus is still intact. We will be back stronger."
Target has moved little farther but the focus is still intact. We will be back stronger. pic.twitter.com/6UFxWuCsIZ
