'The way he kept on this pitch with so much turn and bounce was a credit to him for working so hard.'
'I had no doubt that Rishabh would be the best man for the job.'
In the first Chennai Test against Bangladesh, Pant scored a magnificent century and returned to Test side with a bang.
A spot in India's playing XI is a tough ask, but once you get that golden opportunity and you shine on debut, is your place secure?
Rishabh Pant has played five matches in this year's IPL so far, and he has managed to score 171 runs at an average of 42.75.
Pant said at this point he feels emotionally overwhelmed while talking about his dynamics with the 2011 World Cup winner.
New Zealand beat India by 25 runs in Mumbai to complete an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India.
Jitesh Sharma left spectators enchanted with an unbeaten 85 from a mere 33 deliveries while striking handsomely at 257.58, his best in the IPL's history.
Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said India may have missed a trick by not playing Kuldeep Yadav at Lord's and Manchester, as quality spinners come to the fore on the last two days of a Test match.
Avesh Khan held his nerve in the death overs, bowling yorker after yorker to perfection, to help Lucknow Super Giants pull off a thrilling two-run win over Rajasthan Royals.
Pant played a major role in Delhi Capitals' reaching its first play-off in seven years during the 2019 edition.
It is understood that Yashasvi Jaiswal has a bright chance of making it to the ODI squad. His inclusion would ensure a left-handed batter in the top four.
With the series nicely poised at 1-1 going into the third Test, the narrative built around both the teams has changed significantly following India's 336-run routing of England at Edgbaston.
David Warner and Rishabh Pant led Delhi Capitals to a comfortable eight wicket victory against Rajasthan Royals
'Prithvi got us to a decent start... We were always in the chase since it was a low total. Shikhar started well... Absolutely big win, and want to be absolutely sure we finish in the top two.'
'I knew he would come through in a big match because of his ability to rise to the occasion.'
Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting along with a few players including senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, all-rounder Axar Patel, batsman Shimron Hetmyer and pacer Chris Woakes, checked in to their team hotel in Mumbai on Monday ahead of the 14th edition of the IPL, starting next month.
'In the '70s, Vivian Richards used to be the difference between the West Indies and any other side.' 'Similarly, Pant was the difference between India and England.'
Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant and pacer Mohammed Siraj too faced local bowlers and significant amount of throwdowns.
A determined Indian team slogged it out in the nets at the Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium in Rajkot.
'All smiles with the boys after an intense workout session. Making the most of the extra rest days with boys @BCCI.'
Parth Jindal revealed that their skipper Rishabh Pant wanted to have the pacer in the team.
Two fast-bowling all-rounders look to be in a battle for one spot, while a decision between Prasidh Krishna and left-armer Arshdeep Singh could be condition-dependent.
Spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin chipped away at the wickets to leave New Zealand reeling on 171/9 in their second innings at stumps on Day 2.
Head smashed a swashbuckling hundred to fetch Australia a first innings lead of 157 at his home ground the Adelaide Oval.
The Australian started his IPL career with the Delhi franchise in 2009.
Pant rushed to pick up his bat, patted it before planting a kiss on it.
Joe Root produced a batting masterclass on way to a milestone 38th hundred as England exploited a jaded Indian bowling attack to stamp their dominance on the fourth Test in Manchester.
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