Former Indian skipper Kapil Dev has an important wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant ahead of World Test Championship final against New Zealand. Pant seems to be ahead ofWriddhiman Saha as the first-choice keeper for the big final. His attacking style of batting helps him pip Saha for the role. Also, the latter contracted the COVID virus recently which makes his selection weaker in the playing XI.
Ahead of the WTC final and the subsequent England series Kapil Dev has critical advice for Rishabh Pant. He wants the youngster to take his time before playing his shots as the conditions will be very different in England as compared to India. Kapil said Pant’s situation is similar to Rohit’s in the past.
Kapil Dev on Rishabh Pant
“He looks a very mature cricketer now from the time he came into the side. He seems to have far more time to play his shots and obviously his range of strokes is awesome. But England will be challenging. He must spend more time in the middle and not just look to hit every ball. We used to say the same about Rohit Sharma, who had so many shots, but would step out and get out so many times Same is with Rishabh now. He is an exciting player and very valuable too. All I would tell him is take time before unfolding his range of shots. England is different.” Kapil Dev was quoted as saying by Mid Day.
The former Indian skipper said that he is a big fan of Test cricket and loves watching a full-day’s play. he further said there is nothing quite like Test cricket.
“Of course. I am a big fan of Test cricket. I love watching the full day’s play. If work keeps me away from the TV, I catch up with the highlights. I always watch as much as I can. There is nothing like Test cricket” said Kapil Dev.
India are set to play New Zealand in the ICC World Test Championship final from June 18 in Southampton. They will then play England in a five-Test series.
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