Team India registered a convincing win over West Indies in the second T20I in Kolkata and sealed the series as well. However, Rovman Powell looked rock-solid in between and tried his best to take the game away from the hosts. With 25 runs needed in the final over, Powell (68* off 36) smashed sixes off the third and fourth deliveries to reduce the equation to 11 off the last two deliveries as well. Amid this, India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant threw his weight behind Harshal Patel, who bowled a slower yorker and India managed to win.

“After getting hit for two sixes, the talk was to try bowling outside off, but then he ultimately backed himself. There’s obviously pressure in the game, but as individuals, we tend to focus on our skill rather than thinking too much,” Rishabh Pant said in response to a Sportskeeda query at the post-match press conference.

“There’s still time for the World Cup, so the plan is to try out as many options as possible. We are trying to find out which positions suit whom and how they can benefit the team. So we’re trying out several options, whatever seems right for the team eventually will be final,” Rishabh Pant stated.

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However, he was adjudged the Player of the Match for his 52* off 28 as well. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are coming back into the side, so Harshal Patel may have to seat outside. With the series in the bag, Rahul Dravid and Co. can try out a couple more options in the last game on Sunday as well.