LEEDS, England — Rishabh Pant doesn’t always embrace the easy hit. One of cricket’s mavericks, the India wicketkeeper loves the difficult, high-risk shot. Even in the most nerve-shredding moments, Pant considers options other than the conservative choice. For eight years, his swashbuckling play and attitude has been engaging or enraging India fans.

Rishabh Pant scored 134 runs during the first inning of the first Test match between India and England in Headingley, Leeds.

Rishabh Pant produced one of the most extraordinary celebrations in cricket history, unfurling a perfect somersault after bringing up his century with a one-handed six off Shoaib Bashir.