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Chopra: Pant Must Earn India White-Ball Spot
7 Jul
Summary
- Rishabh Pant needs to prove himself in white-ball cricket.
- Analyst says Pant's IPL performances must be stellar.
- Selectors have many wicketkeeping options currently.
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has stated that Rishabh Pant must actively earn his spot in India's white-ball squads.
Chopra commented that while Pant is an exceptional red-ball player, his white-ball performances, particularly in the IPL, need significant improvement. He highlighted that Pant hasn't delivered a 'rockstar' IPL season for several years. Chopra also noted that Pant has been somewhat unfairly treated in ODIs, being dropped without adequate opportunities.
Regarding Pant's current absence from T20 and ODI series, Chopra asserted that conditions aren't as challenging as perceived and selectors have a plethora of wicketkeeping choices, including Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Dhruv Jurel. This abundance of talent means Pant faces a long queue for a potential recall to white-ball cricket.
