Ricky Ponting feels Rishabh Pant’s aggressive strategy on the sector is just like how the good Adam Gilchrist performed the sport however comparisons between the 2 can solely be made after the Indian performs no less than 50-60 Tests.
The 24-year-old Pant has typically been in comparison with Gilchrist, each southpaws, because of his strikingly comparable batting to the Australia legend.
“Yeah, [they are] little bit the identical. I do know Rishabh’s actually burst onto the scene, however let’s simply let him play his 50-60 Test matches first earlier than we begin making comparisons to one of many all-time nice wicket-keeper batters,” Ponting stated on ‘The ICC Review’.
Gilchrist, has performed 96 Tests, scoring 5570 runs at a mean of 47.6. He additionally represented his nation in 287 ODIs, amassing 9619 runs at 35.89. While Pant has represented India in 28 Tests, 23 ODIs and 41 T20Is.
“But if you concentrate on their personalities, Rishabh is much more outward, lots louder, lots noisier and ultra-competitive.
“Gilly was ultra-competitive as well, but a lot quieter and reserved, until he got his bat in his hand and then he became exactly the same as Rishabh.”
While Ponting performed with and captained Gilchrist, he has additionally labored carefully with Pant, who he coached throughout his time within the Delhi Capitals.
The World Cup-winning skipper recalled an anecdote from his taking part in days with Gilchrist.
“You could not attempt to inform him [Gilchrist] learn how to play. I keep in mind having a dialog with him late in a Test match on the SCG in opposition to Pakistan.
“He and I had been batting, so we should have been 4 or 5 down, possibly simply three overs left within the day, of which Danish Kaneria needed to bowl two of them – and he was bowling across the wicket to Gilly into the massive footmarks with a long-on and deep mid-wicket.
“So I went right down to him and stated, ‘Look, let’s simply get via tonight, we’ve a ravishing batting day tomorrow, this wicket’s going to be good. There’s a brand new ball across the nook, so simply get via’.
“Next ball, he ran down the wicket, it landed within the footmark and he hit it over long-on’s head for six, and I assumed, ‘Well, it does not matter. It’s no good me speaking to him as a result of he’s not listening’.
Ponting feels Pant, who has penchant for going after bowlers no matter the state of affairs, will prove the identical manner.
“Rishabh will be exactly the same. If you look at Rishabh, I am not sure how many Test hundreds he’s got but he has a few 90s in there. And he’s actually got out trying to bring up his hundred with a six. That’s the good and the bad, right?”
Shaw and Gaikwad thrilling skills
Having been a part of the IPL for a number of years now Ponting has been observing the younger Indian expertise.
“I hung on to one at the Delhi Capitals this year, one of our retained players is Prithvi Shaw, who we saw some absolute brilliance from through the IPL season last year,” stated Ponting.
“I nonetheless assume he’s studying lots about himself as an individual and studying lots about himself as a participant. I’m not certain I’ve seen many higher to be completely trustworthy.”
Ponting can also be impressed by Chennai Super Kings batter Ruturaj Gaikwad.
“The different one which I assumed was completely excellent and I’ve solely seen him in T20 cricket, however that is Ruturaj Gaikwad from Chennai Super Kings.
“Everyone knew that he was a pleasant participant, extra of a technically-correct form of participant however by the tip of the IPL, he was performing some wonderful issues.
“He is someone who is I am sure going to play all three formats for India in the coming years.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
