Coming back from a life-threatening accident to win a World Cup and many more to come is truly remarkable. This is the story of Rishabh Pant – a cool guy playing high-risk shots and surprise everyone with his every stroke at each delivery. Playing mentor-prodigy role with MS Dhoni – it has to be noted that Pant has proved to be a better game-changer than his mentor. A classic example would be a no-brainer Gabba Test heroics couple of years ago. With all due respect to Dhoni, the current WK in Pant is a more all-round and dangerous player – a fear factor that instilled in opponent’s mind by his oratory wicket-keeping and 360-degree batting, which makes him a force to reckon with.
Rishabh Pant is loved by everyone – his colleagues, fans and board. That is why he was brought back instantly for the T20 WC 2024 looking at his skills and positive mindset. And by looking at the outcome, it is needless to say that it was indeed a right decision. He is charismatic in his own way – the one who can save the day for his team no matter what the situation is and bring back his team right into the match by playing game-changing innings and with the gloves. Despite his height, his acrobatic skills influences young generation to pursue his sport as a career and learn from the best in the business currently to make their country proud.
Everyone gave up on Pant when he met with the accident but to make a comeback out of the setback is something the star taught us in a marvelous way, as it is said – actions speak louder than words. No hype, no drama, just let the bat do the talking. He was indeed missed in WTC final and 2023 ODI WC final – both against Australia. Good news is he is up and running in current BGT and today is a great day to make a name for himself yet again against the same opposition to chase down a mammoth total with his attacking style. India, in 2nd innings, in penultimate test, need someone to step up and do the job and we cant look further than this guy – to repeat the heroics of the Gabba Test.
Pant is absolutely fearless with his batting and by this, won many hearts of cricket fans throughout the world. He is not worried about the outcome of the shots – just want to express himself and take his team to cross the finish line. He has solution to every delivery and he is a type to player who can do the unthinkable – just like his sixes with single hand. Where players struggle to cross the ball over the ropes/boundary with two hands – this man can do it with one. Just like Indians had hopes when MS Dhoni came out to bat for India, in the same way, there’s always an instinct of positivity when we see Pant in middle of the field. His stance has confidence and his eyes has belief – what more do a batsman need to bang the ball right through his bat swings. It’s an absolute joy to watch him play.
To watch him live today, tune in to Star Sports 1 to witness the 2nd innings of BGT 4th Test which is just massive to book the berth in WTC final 2025 – its either India, Australia or Sri Lanka playing against South Africa which has already placed themselves in the final by defeating Pakistan in a thriller.
