Former Indian player Farokh Engineer referred to current Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant talented, but his wicketkeeping technique is not right. He recalled their conversation during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and wished he could have a couple of net sessions with the Pant.

“Pant is an extremely talented wicketkeeper, but his technique is flawed,” said Engineer during an event at the CCI in Mumbai on Thursday.

“I had a chat with Rishabh Pant at Old Trafford during the World Cup. We spoke for about half-an-hour. I wish I had him with me for just two or three net sessions and he would be a much, much better wicketkeeper,” Engineer added.

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Having started with a century in Test debut, Rishabh pant was praised by many not only for his batting but also for his work behind the stumps. Even he was praised in England during India’s Test tour. After that, the youngster has come under the scanner and faced huge criticism not only from fans but also from the head coach. And now, Wriddhiman Saha has replaced him in the Test squad.

“I have the confidence. But you don’t want to encroach on people’s toes. There are batting coaches, fielding coaches and all that, but what can a fielding coach tell Pant about wicketkeeping? I feel everyone’s there just to criticise the young man and poor guy, there’s more pressure on him. I feel the young keeper should be nursed,” he concluded.