Why southpaw Rishabh Pant holds the key to the WTC final
3 years, 9 months ago

Why southpaw Rishabh Pant holds the key to the WTC final

Hindustan Times  

The shot in question is a reverse lap off James Anderson in Ahmedabad this March; Rishabh Pant—head perfectly still--just switches his bottom hand to slap the ball over the outstretched fingers of first slip. But it’s his batting that’s thrilled like few other things in Test cricket right now—five times out of his last nine innings Pant has scored at least a fifty, one being a 118-ball 101 in Ahmedabad this March that snuffed out English hopes of a series equaling win. The highest scorer against them in the recently concluded Test series vs England was left-handed opener Rory Burns, who forced Tim Southee to come around the wicket at Lord’s. Go further back and you have left-handed Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal string scores of 126, 74, 74 and 4 against a strong Kiwi bowling attack comprising Trent Boult and Tim Southee in an otherwise one-sided Test series in Hamilton and Wellington. I just see the ball and react to it, that’s the USP of my cricket,” Pant had said after the final England Test in March.

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Rishabh Pant blames 'luck' for his stumping blunder that cost LSG against DC, left in disbelief after DRS outcome
5 days, 2 hours ago

Rishabh Pant blames 'luck' for his stumping blunder that cost LSG against DC, left in disbelief after DRS outcome

Hindustan Times  

It wasn't the debut Rishabh Pant was expecting in Vizag on Monday. Rishabh Pant blunder the cost LSG against DC Ashutosh Sharma's heroics single-handedly reduced the equation to a run-a-ball note for Delhi heading into the final over. Mohit was well outside the crease when the ball went past his bat, leaving Pant with the opportunity to inflict the stumping …

'Rishabh Pant has got to bite the bullet': Ganguly exposes India's worrying sign in sharp warning before England Tests
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1 week, 5 days ago

'Rishabh Pant has got to bite the bullet': Ganguly exposes India's worrying sign in sharp warning before England Tests

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly sent a massive warning to the Indian Test team ahead of the tour of England in late June. Ganguly wants the likes of Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill to step up in the all-important tour, during which India will aim to secure their first Test series win in England since 2007. Sourav Ganguly sent a …

Virat Kohli frustrated, Rohit Sharma angry at KL Rahul's keeping blunders vs NZ; Gautam Gambhir told to wake up
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli frustrated, Rohit Sharma angry at KL Rahul's keeping blunders vs NZ; Gautam Gambhir told to wake up

Hindustan Times  

There was a reason why KL Rahul was backed over specialist wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant for a spot in the India XI in the 2025 Champions Trophy. While he picked up from where he left two years back, at least with the gloves, his keeping came under scrutiny on Sunday during the Champions Trophy match against New Zealand. India's Virat Kohli …

Pant in, KL Rahul rested vs NZ? India assistant coach ten Doeschate answers
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Pant in, KL Rahul rested vs NZ? India assistant coach ten Doeschate answers

India Today  

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate addressed the team’s wicketkeeping dilemma ahead of their final Champions Trophy group-stage clash against New Zealand on March 2. With both teams already securing semi-final berths, speculation is rife about potential lineup changes, including the possibility of Rishabh Pant replacing KL Rahul behind the stumps. With Rahul’s limited time in the middle, some argue …

Rishabh Pant down with viral fever, misses training before Pakistan clash
1 month, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant down with viral fever, misses training before Pakistan clash

India Today  

Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant is down with viral fever before India’s Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Mohammad Rizwan’s Pakistan on Sunday, February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. In the pre-match press conference, Indian batter Shubman Gill confirmed that Pant didn’t attend the training session on Saturday, February 22. For the clash against Bangladesh on February 20, India preferred KL …

Rishabh Pant's adorable interaction with young fan: Fast bowling daalte ho?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant's adorable interaction with young fan: Fast bowling daalte ho?

India Today  

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was seen having an adorable conversation with a young fan as he signed his T-shirt. Ahead of the third and final ODI, a young fan had the day of his life as he met star India cricketers Rohit Sharma, Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal. In a viral video, the fan could be seen getting his T-shirt signed …

'He took 5-wicket-haul against Sri Lanka, broke partnerships vs Pakistan': Rohit Sharma's Siraj theory dumped by Bangar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'He took 5-wicket-haul against Sri Lanka, broke partnerships vs Pakistan': Rohit Sharma's Siraj theory dumped by Bangar

Hindustan Times  

KL Rahul enjoyed an exceptional 2023 ODI World Cup, barring the final against Australia. With Rishabh Pant breathing down his neck, no one really knows what combination captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir plan on going ahead with. On the eve of the Nagpur ODI, captain Rohit Sharma all but confirmed KL Rahul’s place in the lineup, emphasizing the …

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rishabh Pant left out as KL Rahul gets nod as wicketkeeper
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rishabh Pant left out as KL Rahul gets nod as wicketkeeper

India Today  

Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was ignored by the team management for the first ODI against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur on Thursday, February 6. There was widespread debate amongst fans and pundits about who should be India’s wicketkeeper ahead of the series with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 also approaching. IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live …

Rishabh Pant embarrassed after fan touches his feet, Rohit Sharma gives spectators reason to cheer despite flop batting
2 months ago

Rishabh Pant embarrassed after fan touches his feet, Rohit Sharma gives spectators reason to cheer despite flop batting

Hindustan Times  

It was a disappointing day for both Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma in their respective Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday, but both the India stars gave their fans at the stadium something to cheer as they obliged with autographs and pictures. India cricketers Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant India's Test regulars made their respective return to Ranji Trophy after BCCI …

Rishabh Pant needs to play with more responsibility in Champions Trophy: Raina
2 months, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant needs to play with more responsibility in Champions Trophy: Raina

India Today  

Former India batter Suresh Raina believes Rishabh Pant can excel in the 50-over format if he bats with more "responsibility" in the three-match ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy. Pant was picked in India's Champions Trophy squad over the likes of Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Dhruv Jurel. "He has improved a lot on his wicketkeeping; Rishabh Pant …

Rishabh Pant set to play Ranji Trophy for Delhi, no confirmation over Virat Kohli
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant set to play Ranji Trophy for Delhi, no confirmation over Virat Kohli

India Today  

Star India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant is all set to play for Delhi in their next Ranji Trophy 2024-5 fixture against Saurashtra from 23rd January in Rajkot. Pant was named amongst 41 probable players for Delhi for their next rounds of the Ranji Trophy, along with star India batter Virat Kohli and fast bowler Harshit Rana. Kohli last played in …

R Ashwin reveals how Rishabh Pant can score hundreds in every game
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

R Ashwin reveals how Rishabh Pant can score hundreds in every game

India Today  

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently praised wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant for his exceptional defensive skills and discussed how he could reach his full potential in Test cricket. Pant, who scored 255 runs at an average of 28.33 in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, faced criticism for his dismissal in the first innings of the Melbourne Test. Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar …

Sunil Gavaskar says SCG pitch for Australia-India Test is 'not ideal'
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar says SCG pitch for Australia-India Test is 'not ideal'

ABC  

India legend Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the double standards applied to discussions around Test conditions in Australia and India as the SCG Test looks set to wrap up within three days. Quick hits: Bumrah injury rocks India, Pat goes wild and bowlers dominate Photo shows Rishabh Pant swings a bat, Pat Cummins jumps and punches his fist, Bumrah hug Jaiswal …

Sydney Test: Rishabh Pant’s perfectly-timed blitz lifts India
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sydney Test: Rishabh Pant’s perfectly-timed blitz lifts India

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: Right until Rishabh Pant walked out to bat on Saturday, wickets had been the order of the day in the Sydney Test. Rishabh Pant bats on Day 2 of Sydney Test against Australia on Saturday. We were a little bit surprised in the first innings, the way he went about his work,” said Australia coach Andrew McDonald. It was …

‘Rishabh Pant has taken the pants off Aussies’: India’s World Cup-winning legend doesn’t hesitate
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Rishabh Pant has taken the pants off Aussies’: India’s World Cup-winning legend doesn’t hesitate

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant came to India’s rescue on Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match, at the SCG on Saturday. 4, Pant smacked a resurgent knock of 61 runs off 33 balls, packed with six fours and four sixes, at a strike rate of 184.85. The knock also saw Pant silence his critics, after being in …

Australian team was 'surprised' with Rishabh Pant's defensive 1st innings knock: 'He can put pressure back on bowlers'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian team was 'surprised' with Rishabh Pant's defensive 1st innings knock: 'He can put pressure back on bowlers'

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant's ultra-defensive approach on the opening day of the Sydney Test left Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald and the Australian team a little surprised. India's Rishabh Pant is hit by ball from Australia's bowler Pat cummins during day one In fact, Pant himself admitted that he wasn’t in the right frame of mind to attack. “First of all, it's …

"His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

"His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar reacted to wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's exceptional knock on the second day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. "His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test Pant played a marvellous …

Tendulkar lavishes praise on Rishabh Pant for 'rattling' Australia: 'Majority of batters played at SR of 50...'
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tendulkar lavishes praise on Rishabh Pant for 'rattling' Australia: 'Majority of batters played at SR of 50...'

Hindustan Times  

The pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match has proven to be a nightmare for batters, and a goldmine for pace bowlers. Rishabh Pant hit four sixes on his way to 61 in the second innings at the SCG vs Australia. There was only one exception on day two, at least for …

Rishabh Pant answers Gavaskar, Gambhir with India's second-fastest Test half-century, blasts four sixes in Sydney
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant answers Gavaskar, Gambhir with India's second-fastest Test half-century, blasts four sixes in Sydney

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant let his bat do all the talking in a befitting reply to the legendary Sunil Gavaskar's "stupid, stupid, stupid" rant at the MCG. India's Rishabh Pant bats during play on the second day of the fifth cricket Test There were reports claiming India head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed his displeasure at Pant's irresponsible cricket. In difficult batting conditions, …

Rishabh Pant shouldn't be tamed: Maverick Sydney knock another lesson to critics
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant shouldn't be tamed: Maverick Sydney knock another lesson to critics

India Today  

Sticking to his aggressive style, Rishabh Pant bulldozed the Australian attack with his strokeplay in the second innings and unleashed a stunning 33-ball 61 to keep India alive in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Day 1's version was Pant's response to the multiple reports suggesting India's head coach Gautam Gambhir was not happy with Pant's reckless approach to …

Lot of risk but that's how Rishabh Pant plays: Prasidh Krishna on Sydney blitz
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lot of risk but that's how Rishabh Pant plays: Prasidh Krishna on Sydney blitz

India Today  

Prasidh Krishna praised Rishabh Pant's blitz during Day 2 of the Sydney Test on Saturday, January 4. Pant would deliver an incredible counter punch on Saturday as he lifted India from a tricky position and guided them to a good spot at stumps on Day 2. Speaking at the press conference, Prasidh said that the bowlers were watching how Pant …

AUS vs IND: Rishabh Pant's knock in first innings surprised us, says Andrew McDonald
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Rishabh Pant's knock in first innings surprised us, says Andrew McDonald

India Today  

Head coach Andrew McDonald said that Australia were taken aback by Rishabh Pant’s style of play in the first innings of the Sydney Test. On Day 1, Pant put his head down and showed patience to score 40 off 98 before Scott Boland accounted for his wicket. He's got an incredible ability to put pressure back on to bowlers," McDonald …

Rishabh Pant says Rohit Sharma handing captaincy to Jasprit Bumrah for Sydney Test an 'emotional moment'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant says Rohit Sharma handing captaincy to Jasprit Bumrah for Sydney Test an 'emotional moment'

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma, who had been under fire for his poor form as batter as well as captain, was ‘rested’ for the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney with pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who had led the visitors to a 295-run victory in Perth, back as the leader. AP Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant said it was an emotional moment for …

I wasn't in frame of mind: Rishabh Pant on batting with restraint
2 months, 3 weeks ago

I wasn't in frame of mind: Rishabh Pant on batting with restraint

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant said he batted with restraint on the opening day of the fifth Test against Australia because character of the SCG pitch did not allow him to be in his customary aggressive self. Pant, who copped severe criticism from all corners for his callous approach to batting during the previous Test at Melbourne, made a …

Watch: Rishabh Pant takes body-blows, replies with massive six at SCG
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Rishabh Pant takes body-blows, replies with massive six at SCG

India Today  

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant put in a gladiatorial fight on Day 1 of the final Test match at the SCG. Batting on the first day of the 5th Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Rishabh Pant took body blows from Australia fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. ?pic.twitter.com/awqvWck5Ii — Sameer Allana January 3, 2025 Rishabh Pant's gritty innings came at …

Scrutiny a constant, X-factor Rishabh Pant now crafting Pant 2.0
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Scrutiny a constant, X-factor Rishabh Pant now crafting Pant 2.0

India Today  

“Stupid, stupid, stupid,” screamed Sunil Gavaskar on air when Rishabh Pant’s ill-advised scoop attempt against Scott Boland led to his dismissal in the first innings of the Melbourne Test. Thankfully, Gavaskar wasn’t on the air when Pant threw his wicket away in the second innings—a moment that triggered a collapse and dashed India’s hopes of salvaging a draw. While the …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Pant slowed down in Sydney and with it his trademark impact
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Pant slowed down in Sydney and with it his trademark impact

New Indian Express  

To understand the nature of the innings, here is a fact. It was the first time Pant scored 40 or more in a Test innings with a strike rate that is less than 46. In fact, the only time he played more balls than Friday and batted at a lower strike rate was in the second innings of Melbourne four …

BGT IND vs AUS Sanjay Manjrekar Backs Rishabh Pant Amid Shot Selection Criticism After India Loss In MCG Test
2 months, 4 weeks ago

BGT IND vs AUS Sanjay Manjrekar Backs Rishabh Pant Amid Shot Selection Criticism After India Loss In MCG Test

ABP News  

Sydney: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar on Tuesday appeared to have thrown his weight behind under-fire wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, saying the focus should be on his failures and not on his shot selection. The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday lashed out at Pant for his "stupid" shot in India's first innings of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne, and …

‘It’s about Rishabh Pant figuring out what is the right way’: Rohit Sharma
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

‘It’s about Rishabh Pant figuring out what is the right way’: Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne: Rohit Sharma was calmer on Monday. Much less emotional than he was when he had berated Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test or when he had seen Rishabh Pant’s dismissal on Day 3, or witnessed the mix-up between Virat Kohli and Jaiswal on Day 2. “Rishabh Pant, he needs to understand what is required from …

Rohit avoids discussion on retirement after Melbourne Test defeat, says Pant ‘needs to understand what is required of him’
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Rohit avoids discussion on retirement after Melbourne Test defeat, says Pant ‘needs to understand what is required of him’

Firstpost  

The clamour for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to retire only grew louder after the two out-of-form legends were dismissed cheaply yet again on Day 5 of the fourth Test against Australia. While expressing disappointment over losing what was a hard-fought Test at the MCG that went down the wire on the final day, Rohit avoided directly addressing questions over …

'Rishabh Pant needs to understand…': Rohit Sharma gets down to business after India keeper throws his wicket away
2 months, 4 weeks ago

'Rishabh Pant needs to understand…': Rohit Sharma gets down to business after India keeper throws his wicket away

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma did not beat around the bush and addressed the dismissals of Rishabh Pant as it is, saying the India wicketkeeper needs to 'figure it out himself'. Pant's wicket in both innings of the MCG Test – which India lost to Australia by 184 runs – raised eyebrows. Rohit Sharma not entirely against Rishabh Pant curbing natural instincts but… …

Cricket-Rohit wants Pant to find balance between aggression and recklessness
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Cricket-Rohit wants Pant to find balance between aggression and recklessness

Hindustan Times  

MELBOURNE, - India captain Rohit Sharma said Rishabh Pant must learn to temper his aggression with the bat after yet another reckless dismissal triggered a collapse that culminated in defeat by Australia in the fourth test on Monday. Cricket-Rohit wants Pant to find balance between aggression and recklessness Wicketkeeper-batter Pant has produced several match-defining knocks with his take-no-prisoners approach, which …

'Rishabh Pant needs to understand what is required of him': Rohit Sharma after heartbreaking loss in Melbourne
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3 months ago

'Rishabh Pant needs to understand what is required of him': Rohit Sharma after heartbreaking loss in Melbourne

India TV News  

India captain Rohit Sharma opened up on Rishabh Pant's dismissal in the second innings of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, stating that the wicketkeeper batter needs to understand what is required of him. The wicketkeeper looked strong in his defence as he and Yashasvi Jaiswal were fighting for a draw in the Melbourne Test after the fall of three …

'Stupid': Sunil Gavaskar reacts to Rishabh Pant's mode of dismissal in boxing day Test against Australia
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3 months ago

'Stupid': Sunil Gavaskar reacts to Rishabh Pant's mode of dismissal in boxing day Test against Australia

India TV News  

Sunil Gavaskar was not pleased at all with the way Rishabh Pant threw his wicket away early on day three of the ongoing boxing day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pant's dismissal rattled India early and gave Australia the opening they needed up front on day three to assert their dominance in the Test match. Notably, former …

Rishabh Pant is only hype: Fans slam India wicketkeeper for throwing his wicket
3 months ago

Rishabh Pant is only hype: Fans slam India wicketkeeper for throwing his wicket

India Today  

Rishabh Pant has once again become a topic of intense debate among cricket fans after his reckless dismissal on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG. With India in dire straits, Pant's decision to play an unorthodox scoop shot off Scott Boland's bowling has left many fans and experts questioning his temperament and approach in …

No pressure on Rishabh Pant, judging him after 3 Tests is not right: Rohit Sharma
3 months ago

No pressure on Rishabh Pant, judging him after 3 Tests is not right: Rohit Sharma

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma played down concerns over the form of Rishabh Pant in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, saying the wicketkeeper-batter knows what is expected of him and that he has been working hard in the nets. Rohit backed Pant, highlighting his success with the bat in the recent past and on the previous tours to Australia when he addressed the …

Crowd pleaser Pant needs to find his mojo again
3 months, 1 week ago

Crowd pleaser Pant needs to find his mojo again

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne: There is a sense of anticipation as Rishabh Pant makes his way to the middle. On most days, Australia’s top order has played enough deliveries to soften up the ball and tire out the Indian attack before Head comes in to bat. So, as the session was winding down, it was interesting to see Pant and head coach Gautam …

'I don't know if you saw Pant run the wicket first ball...': England's Harry Brook says 'not there to survive'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'I don't know if you saw Pant run the wicket first ball...': England's Harry Brook says 'not there to survive'

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant is one of the most exciting cricketers going around the world and one can never predict what the maverick left-handed batter will do in the middle. England's Harry Brook expressed admiration towards how Rishabh Pant goes about his batting Pant had come to the middle with India at 66/3. Pant's approach has now found an admirer in England's …

Harry Brook praises Rishabh Pant's audacious approach in Adelaide Test
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Harry Brook praises Rishabh Pant's audacious approach in Adelaide Test

India Today  

England batter Harry Brook has praised India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for his fearless batting during the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. His style of play was also praised by Harry Brook who compared his batting with England’s Bazball approach saying that it’s something they have mastered over the past two years. Harry Brook wins Player of the Match Meanwhile, …

Watch: Rishabh Pant pranks Adam Gilchrist during Adelaide Test
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Rishabh Pant pranks Adam Gilchrist during Adelaide Test

India Today  

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant provided a light-hearted moment during the Adelaide Test against Australia on December 8. Former India coach Ravi Shastri, who was part of the Fox Cricket panel alongside Gilchrist, called it a “wicket-keeper’s reunion.” The brief exchange ended with a friendly chat and a warm hug between the two, delighting fans with the camaraderie. AUS vs IND, …

Rishabh Pant has taken to Test cricket like a duck to water: Rahul Dravid
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant has taken to Test cricket like a duck to water: Rahul Dravid

India Today  

Former India cricketer Rahul Dravid recently recalled wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s match-winning knock during the historic Gabba Test in Brisbane during the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21. Dravid hailed Pant for his match-winning knock which helped India register their second consecutive Test series win in Australia. Pant's phenomenal record in Australia The Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21 played a pivotal role in transforming …

Rishabh Pant filled Dhoni's void in Test cricket, says Rahul Dravid
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant filled Dhoni's void in Test cricket, says Rahul Dravid

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The void left by MS Dhoni's retirement in Indian cricket lineup was quickly filled by Rishabh Pant, who embraced Test cricket like a "duck to water", feels former head coach Rahul Dravid. "I'm not saying he's replaced him, but certainly in Test cricket, his performances have been absolutely sensational, an incredible performance." Pant's heroics that included two fifties at …

Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah absent from India vs Prime Minister’s XI practice game in Canberra; here’s why
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah absent from India vs Prime Minister’s XI practice game in Canberra; here’s why

Live Mint  

At a time when the Indian cricket is making merry in Canberra against Australian Prime Minister's XI in a tour game on Sunday, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah chose to knock around at nets. After Day 1 of the practice game was washed out on Saturday, play started on Sunday with India captain Rohit Sharma opting to field first. The …

Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah absent from India vs Prime Minister’s XI practice game in Canberra; here’s why
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah absent from India vs Prime Minister’s XI practice game in Canberra; here’s why

Live Mint  

At a time when the Indian cricket is making merry in Canberra against Australian Prime Minister's XI in a tour game on Sunday, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah chose to knock around at nets. After Day 1 of the practice game was washed out on Saturday, play started on Sunday with India captain Rohit Sharma opting to field first. The …

Watch: Rishabh Pant shows swagger with 360 degree shot for six at Perth
4 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Rishabh Pant shows swagger with 360 degree shot for six at Perth

India Today  

Watching Rishabh Pant bat is not for the faint-hearted. The highlight of Pant's innings was a marvellous six, which was also the sole maximum of India's 1st innings. The 360 degree shot could be termed as a falling sweep as Pant never fails to amaze with his jaw-dropping creative genius on the field. AUS vs IND 1st Test, Day 1 …

Rishabh Pant shares motivating quote ahead of Perth Test, pumped to shine again
4 months, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant shares motivating quote ahead of Perth Test, pumped to shine again

India Today  

Star India batter Rishabh Pant shared a motivating message on his Instagram story ahead of the much-anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy series. Surprisingly, Rishabh Pant was the only player who decided to utilise the opportunity, engaging in an intense training session at the Optus Stadium in Perth. BGT Guide, all you need to know: Read here Rishabh Pant's Insta story Rishabh …

T-1 for BGT: How Indian team trained ahead of Perth Test vs Australia
4 months, 1 week ago

T-1 for BGT: How Indian team trained ahead of Perth Test vs Australia

India Today  

With just one day left for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy to kick off, the Indian cricket team chose to keep it light with an optional practice session. The Indian wicketkeeper-batsman worked extensively with throwdown specialists Nuwan Seneviratne and Raghu, honing his skills to tackle the pace and bounce characteristic of Australian pitches. India gears up for BGT Meanwhile, outside …

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah heats up India's practice session in Perth; Yashasvi Jaiswal in discomfort against pacers
4 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah heats up India's practice session in Perth; Yashasvi Jaiswal in discomfort against pacers

Hindustan Times  

India’s first official press conference of their long tour of Australia on Wednesday afternoon was to have been addressed by senior off-spinner R Ashwin at the Optus Stadium in Perth, a little before their scheduled 2 pm practice session. Indian cricketers Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah during a training session “No, not at all,” smiled Morkel, pointing out …

Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant fall down laughing at Sarfaraz Khan’s non-serious fielding skills: Watch video
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4 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant fall down laughing at Sarfaraz Khan’s non-serious fielding skills: Watch video

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant couldn't control themselves after teammate Sarfaraz Khan dropped a sitter while trying to hold onto a catch next to his face during India's training session at the Optus Stadium ahead of India's first Test against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. On day 1 of training at the venue, Kohli, Sarfaraz and Dhruv Jurel were …

Rishabh Pant falls down laughing; Virat Kohli, Dhruv Jurel can't keep calm at Sarfaraz Khan's fielding blooper
4 months, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant falls down laughing; Virat Kohli, Dhruv Jurel can't keep calm at Sarfaraz Khan's fielding blooper

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel were left in splits after teammate Sarfaraz Khan committed a fielding error during Day 1 of India's pre-match practice ahead of the first Test against Australia starting Friday. Virat Kohli and Dhruv Jurel can't stop laughing while Rishabh Pant is literally ROFL The drop catch triggered a laugh riot. In an interesting takeaway, …

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