Former India player Sanjay Manjrekar feels Rishabh Pant is a big player in the current batting order. Ahead of the fourth Test against England, Manjrekar opined on Pant and his batting approach. The game will take place at Old Trafford, Manchester, beginning on Wednesday, July 23 as well.

“Rishabh Pant will play in his way no matter what the situation is. He should get that license because he deserves it. The batting unit has to function well. Jaiswal must think a bit about how he got out. He should make use of his form. Pant, I feel, is a big player at No.5. He is a batter who England fear,” he said on Star Sports.

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Sanjay Manjrekar also opined on the Indian captain, Shubman Gill. He added that Gill will play a key role. At the same time, he shared that the team is not completely dependent on him, which is a good sign too.

“Shubman Gill’s role is important. But India should also look that there was no contribution from Gill in the batting at Lord’s and despite that the batting line-up was challenging. That is a good takeaway that we are not completely dependent on Gill,” he said. “I feel he has the ability to carry form. Maybe there will be some introspection in this gap. He should look at whether the altercation was necessary or should he just focus on captaincy. If he does that then his run-making machine will run again at Old Trafford,” Sanjay Manjrekar concluded.