Indian wicketkeeper, Rishabh Pant, displayed an aggressive intent against New Zealand in the third Test in Mumbai.
The batter completed his fifty in just 36 balls, with an attacking mindset. He and Shubman Gill, contributed a partnership of 96 runs in 114 balls, thereby helping India come back into the game.
The Indian team were struggling with four wickets gone for just 86 runs. Rishabh Pant inspired the comeback from that position with his counter-attacking innings. In his knock, he scored eight fours and two sixes, with a strike rate of 101.69.
Pant was confidently batting and scoring runs, until a low bounce delivery by Ish Sodhi struck his pads. In the 38th over, Sodhi comes around the stumps, delivering well outside off. The ball pitches, grips, stays low, and spins sharply back into the left-hander.
Rishabh Pant shifts onto the back foot, aiming to play it to the leg side, but is deceived by the turn and low bounce. The ball sneaks past the bat and strikes his front pad.
The Inspiring knock of Indian wicket keeper ended on just 60 runs from 59 balls. He carried the burden of Indian batting order after a horrific end to day 1. His intent and game-awareness makes him a crisis man for team India.
“He is truly a generational player”- Former Indian player appreciates the intent and mindset of Rishabh Pant
Indian legendary batter, Sunil Gavaskar, appreciates young wicket keeper, Rishabh Pant for his intent and mindset, during the third Test match between India and New Zealand. Rishabh inspired a comeback for India, with his counter-attacking and selfless batting.
He carried the middle order, after a collapse of 86-4, in the second innings. Sunil Gavaskar made a huge statement by saying, “This is what Rishabh Pant would have done in the previous Test if Virat Kohli had not run him out. He is truly a generational player.”
The legendary batter holds Rishabh Pant in high regard, recognizing him as a talented and impactful player. He admires Pant’s fearless approach, skillful shot-making, and ability to turn games around, considering him a formidable asset to any team.
