With the T20 season logging off and a new World Test Championship Cycle on the horizon, India is set to tour England for a five-match test series. The first test is set to begin on 20th June at Headingley. The young Indian test team will commence its new era following the retirements of two of the most important players from the national side – Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Although the Indian batting order looks feeble and inexperienced on paper, it’s an opportunity of a lifetime for the ones in the squad to make a name for themselves. Among the batters in the squad, a name that stands out is Rishabh Pant. The left-handed destructive batter will be on his third English tour, and he will be looking forward to contributing towards the team’s victory.
Here are three reasons why Rishabh Pant may become the X factor for the Indian side.
3. Ability to counterattack
Rishabh Pant is one of those batters who can take on the opposition’s best bowlers. Batting at number six, Pant often comes across situations where the team is in crisis. Pant’s ability to attack the bowlers at will makes him a great threat to his opposition.
2. A safe wicketkeeper
Wicketkeepers become very crucial in English conditions, where the ball swings most of the time. Pant is a very safe wicket-keeping option who has already demonstrated his craft on his previous tours. He has been fantastic at both catching and stumping and doesn’t miss many chances.
1. Pant’s experience in England
Rishabh Pant has already played nine matches in England, where he amassed a total of 556 runs at an average of 32. He has also struck two half-centuries and centuries each on English soil. His extensive experience is sure to benefit the Indian batting order.
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