New Delhi, June 23 -- Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka lavished praise on the franchise's current and former captains Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul for their blistering centuries against England in the second innings on day four of the first Test at Headingley.

India's vice-captain Pant and opening star Rahul raised a 195-run stand to put India in the driver's seat as the game heads towards a promising final day of the series opener. Pant switched from a belligerent to a defensive approach while Rahul maintained his tempo with his robust technique.

Rahul drove the ball wide of the sweeper cover and scurried for two to bring up his record-century in 202 deliveries. He kissed the crest on his helmet, raised the bat and then went on to...