India, June 24 -- All eyes were on Rishabh Pant heading into the five-match series against England, and the left-handed batter has lived up to the billing. The southpaw smashed centuries in both innings of the first Test in Headingley, becoming just the second wicketkeeper-batter in the history of the game to do so. His 118-run knock in the second innings helped India set a target of 371 for England.

Former England pacer Steve Harmison has now advised India head coach Gautam Gambhir not to clutter Pant's mind with too many messages and to let him play in the manner he wants to. He also said that there is no need for the 27-year-old to curb his natural instincts as he continues to be a game-changer.

Rishabh Pant followed his 134-run knoc...