Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rishabh Pant has been a giant affect, have to preserve him quiet, says Pat Cummins

Rishabh Pant performs a shot in the course of the first Take a look at in opposition to Bangladesh in Chennai. Australian captain Pat Cummins acknowledged that Rishabh Pant has been a “main affect” in India’s back-to-back Take a look at collection wins Down Beneath.
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Australian captain Pat Cummins acknowledged that Rishabh Pant has been a “main affect” in India’s back-to-back Take a look at collection wins Down Beneath, stressing the necessity to preserve the flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter “quiet” within the upcoming five-Take a look at collection later this yr.

A key determine in India’s historic Take a look at triumphs in 2018-19 and 2020-21, the 26-year-old Pant made a surprising comeback from a horrific automobile accident in December 2022, scoring a second innings century within the first Take a look at in opposition to Bangladesh final week.

“He is somebody that has a giant affect in a few collection and we’ve received to attempt to preserve him quiet,” Cummins stated on Star Sports activities.

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Recognized for his unorthodox pictures, together with the reverse and one-handed flicks, Pant has made important contributions within the final two Take a look at collection in opposition to Australia.

In 12 innings, he has amassed 624 runs at a formidable common of 62.40, with a high rating of 159 not out.

His unbeaten 89 within the second innings on the Gabba in 2021 not solely handed Australia their first defeat there in 32 years but in addition secured a 2-1 collection victory for India.

“Somebody like Rishabh Pant would possibly play a reverse slap and it is an unbelievable shot, and that is simply a part of who he’s. I believe we have change into a bit extra accustomed.” The 31-year-old pacer additional in contrast Pant’s aggressive strategy to that of his teammates Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh.

“Each group has one or two of these gamers who can take the sport on. , we have got Travis Head and Mitch Marsh and people guys. I believe with these guys, you realize that they will be aggressive. Should you miss your space a bit bit, they will take the sport on,” he added.

Australia can be seeking their first Take a look at collection win in opposition to India for the reason that 2014-15.

The five-match collection is beginning with the Perth Take a look at on November 22.