India's cricket captain Rohit Sharma addresses the recent criticism of wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant's batting style after their defeat against Australia, stating that Pant needs to assess the risk percentage in certain situations and play accordingly. Despite having conversations in the past, Rohit acknowledges that Pant's attacking style has brought success in the past and it is a fine line between reining him in or encouraging him to continue playing in the same way. Follow NDTV Sports for more updates on India's tour of Australia 2024-25 and upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.
Rohit Sharma Weighs In on Rishabh Pant's Batting Dilemma
Following India's defeat against Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has addressed the ongoing criticism surrounding wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant's batting style.
Pant's Aggressive Approach
Pant is known for his aggressive and attacking style of batting, which has often led to spectacular results. However, his penchant for high-risk shots has also drawn criticism, particularly in Test matches.
Sharma's Assessment
Rohit Sharma has acknowledged that Pant's attacking style has brought success for India in the past. However, he also emphasized that Pant needs to assess the risk percentage in certain situations and play accordingly. Sharma noted that there is a fine line between reining in Pant and encouraging him to continue playing in the same way.
Past Conversations and Changes
Sharma revealed that he has had previous conversations with Pant regarding his batting approach. He stated that they worked on "risk management" and "shot selection" during the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy. Despite these conversations, Sharma admitted that Pant did not make significant changes to his batting style in the recent Test match against Australia.
Moving Forward
Sharma emphasized that the team is still confident in Pant's abilities and will continue to support him. He believes that Pant has the potential to become one of the best batters in the world, but he needs to find the right balance between aggression and risk management.
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