As Stuart Broad was slicing through the Indian middle order on Sunday afternoon, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was busy in a rigorous batting session at Lord's Nursery Ground which is at the back of the main stadium. During Pant's session, he was told about Dinesh Karthik's first-ball duck by fielding coach R Sridhar. There was no change in Pant's tempo or style as he continued to test himself against the swinging ball, but perhaps in his mind, he sensed his dream might not be too far away. Before the start of the tour, it had seemed like Karthik's spot was secure for all five Tests, but the manner of dismissals and struggles against the moving ball has re-opened the debate of unearthing Pant, 20, as early as the third Test match.

Improved Pant
According to sources in India 'A' set-up, Pant's wicketkeeping has improved by leaps and bounds during his tenure with the 'A' team. Add to that, he recorded three fifties in the two four-day matches. While it might be a totally different challenge against the likes of James Anderson and Broad, looking at the future, it might be the right time to introduce Pant.