India, June 27 -- Rishabh Pant's extraordinary batting display in the opening Test against England at Headingley has sparked widespread admiration from some of England's most respected former cricketers. Pant's centuries in both innings were the highlight of India's performance despite a five-wicket defeat, and his fearless approach won over even those watching from the other side of the fence.

Appearing on the episode of the Stick to Cricket show, former England captain Michael Vaughan couldn't help but praise the maverick left-hander. "There's a lot of science in that madness, the way that he plays," Vaughan said. "You can see even Ben Stokes is admiring when he's batting."

Pant's unique method, unpredictable, audacious, and still inc...