Yuvraj Singh Compares Rishabh Pant to Adam Gilchrist
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh recently drew parallels between Rishabh Pant and legendary Australian wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist. Yuvraj highlighted Pant’s impact on the game, especially when batting in the middle order.
Yuvraj’s Praise for Pant
Yuvraj said, “Rishabh has a lot of Gilchrist in him as he comes in and changes the game when he walks in at number five and six. Actually, I mention to Pant a lot about how Gilchrist changed the middle order batting in Tests, about what his approach was. He is definitely a match winner at number five and six for us in Tests.”
Pant’s aggressive style and ability to alter the course of a match with his batting have often drawn comparisons to Gilchrist, who revolutionized the role of a wicketkeeper-batter in Test cricket. Yuvraj’s remarks reflect the growing recognition of Pant’s pivotal role in India’s Test lineup, where his explosive batting can turn the tide in India’s favour.
Pant’s Journey and Achievements
Pant made his debut in the Test format in 2018 against England. In Tests, the 26-year-old played 34 matches and 58 innings and scored 2419 runs at a strike rate of 74.11. Rishabh Pant returned to the international Tests in the Bangladesh series post his recovery after a serious car accident and immediately stamped his class.
His brisk scores in India’s first match of the series, including a century in the second innings, has brought him back to ICC Test rankings and he is in sixth position. Pant played a 109-run knock from 128 balls at a strike rate of 85.16 in the second inning against Bangladesh at Chennai. The India wicketkeeper-batter slammed 13 fours and 4 sixes during his time on the crease. His knock came to an end after Mehidy Hasan Miraz dismissed him in the 56th over of India’s second inning.
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Yuvraj Singh -: Yuvraj Singh is a famous former Indian cricketer known for his powerful batting and all-rounder skills. He played a key role in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 Cricket World Cup victories.
Rishabh Pant -: Rishabh Pant is a young Indian cricketer who plays as a wicketkeeper and batter. He is known for his aggressive batting style and has become an important player for the Indian cricket team.
Adam Gilchrist -: Adam Gilchrist is a retired Australian cricketer who was one of the best wicketkeeper-batters in the world. He was known for his explosive batting and played a crucial role in Australia’s cricket success.
Wicketkeeper-batter -: A wicketkeeper-batter is a player who both keeps wickets (catches the ball behind the stumps) and bats for the team. They have to be good at both catching and batting.
Middle order -: The middle order refers to the group of batters who bat after the top order (first few batters) and before the lower order (last few batters). They play a crucial role in building the team’s score.
Test cricket -: Test cricket is the longest form of the sport, where matches can last up to five days. It is considered the most challenging and prestigious format of cricket.
Debuted -: Debuted means the first time someone plays in a professional match or event. Rishabh Pant debuted in 2018, meaning he played his first official cricket match for India in that year.
Car accident -: A car accident is when a car crashes into something, which can cause injuries. Rishabh Pant had a serious car accident but recovered and continued to play cricket.