Rishabh Pant, the star batsman for India, has revolutionised the art of batting in Test cricket. His one-handed and off-balance sixes have become extremely popular, and he is not afraid to play unconventional shots in the game’s longest format.
In the meantime, during the second Test match between Australia and India in Adelaide, former India head coach Ravi Shastri discussed Pant’s style of play.
In addition to batting well to end Day 2, Rishabh Pant used some of his signature shots during his brief innings.
In light of that, Shastri questioned Adam Gilchrist about if the former cricket player had any advice for the keeper-batter when they first met on the morning of day three, when Pant famously came up behind him and, in a touching moment, blindfolded Gilchrist with his hands.
It took me by surprise there. Speaking to Fox Sports, Gilchrist remarked, “I had no idea who was behind me.”
It was a reunion of the wicketkeeper. Gilly (Gilchrist), what was that conversation? He must have said to you, “Can you show me some new shots to play?” Can I bat for longer periods of time, score as quickly as you did, and reach hundreds? Yes, he is that type of player. Boredom sets in. He’s constantly looking for something new. This is a switch, or a reverse scoop. Shastri observed, “Don’t be shocked if he tries something like this in the morning (of Day 3).”
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On Day 3, Pant was unable to maintain the momentum, leaving the pitch for 28 runs while Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 42 as India amassed 175 runs in the second innings. With just 19 runs to chase, Australia was easily defeated by the hosts, who took 10 wickets. The series’ third game is scheduled to start on December 14 in Brisbane.
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