‘He’s an X-factor player’- Zaheer Khan feels Rishabh Pant will make an impact in Champions Trophy 2025

Many of the talented players in Indian cricket’s lineup are already thought to be the team’s future. The 27-year-old batsman-wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant is one of the guys who has made a name for himself in the system as a huge match winner.

At the moment, Rishabh Pant is still very much in the running. He was just named the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, and he will be going to Dubai with the national team to play in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Experts have offered their perspectives on Pant and his prospects in Indian cricket.

Zaheer Khan, the former world champion pacer, discussed the 2020–21 Border-Gavaskar hero, his potential as a skipper, and whether he can have an impact on the Champions Trophy.

I was talking about the time I first saw him. Since then, I have made it quite evident that this player is exceptional and unquestionably a captaincy candidate. You see, as a captain, he will undoubtedly develop. Our purpose is to mentor, assist, and guide him so that he can continue to improve. He has a lot to contribute, and I’m sure he’ll make a huge impact on cricket.

“He’s on that journey, he’s very excited and determined, and we’re going to make sure that he evolves in the best way possible,” Zaheer said.

On Pant’s performance at the Champions Trophy demonstrates his X-factor. Therefore, having an X-factor player on your side will always be advantageous. He is therefore expected to meet them, and he is also resolute. He’s clearly there to make a difference and make it matter when you look at him and his role on the squad,” Zaheer continued.