There are absolutely no doubts regarding the improvements Rishabh Pant has shown in terms of his batting in Test cricket. The 23-year-old wicket-keeper batsman is technically sound, determined, and never lacks enthusiasm. To put it aptly, Rishabh Pant has emerged as a match-winner for the Indian team and there’s no bigger proof than his impeccable batting performance in The Gabba Test last month.
However, in the ongoing home series against England, Pant has been a revelation with his wicket-keeping skills. On the fourth day of the second Test, which turned out to be the final day of the match as India won by 317 runs, Pant carried out the stumpings of Dan Lawrence and Moeen Ali. Fans and experts are now convinced about Pant has worked hard on his keeping skills after years of debate on the same.
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Australia’s legendary wicket-keeper batsman Adam Gilchrist has seen showering praises on the young Indian gloveman after his performance behind the stumps on the final day of the second Test. Tweeting about the same, Adam Gilchrist wrote: “Yesterday it was Foakes, today it’s Rishabh Pant #brilliant”.
Geez, how brilliant is Ben Foakes #INDvENG
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) February 15, 2021
Acknowledging Gilchrist’s message, Rishabh Pant has expressed his gratitude to the Australian great.
Thanks Means a lot coming from you
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) February 17, 2021
The Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, after the team leveled the series 1-1 on Tuesday, was all praises about Pant who has taken up both of his responsibilities and reaping great rewards for the team.
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Describing the same, Kohli had said, “He has really worked hard, … when he moves with the gloves you can see that difference in his reactions and reflexes. He’s shed a lot of weight and he’s become quicker on his feet, and it’s showing. The way he kept on this pitch with so much turn and bounce was a credit to him for working so hard…. we want him to keep improving as a keeper, get stronger and stronger with his skillsets.”
