Daily Newsletter

Rohit wants Pant to find balance

India captain Rohit Sharma said Rishabh Pant must learn to temper his aggression with the bat after yet another reckless dismissal triggered a collapse that culminated in defeat by Australia in the fourth Test yesterday.

Wicketkeeper-batter Pant has produced several match-defining knocks with his take-no-prisoners approach, which has also made the 27-year-old a fan favourite.

However, his aggression has also been his undoing at times.

The left-hander made 28 runs in the first innings at Melbourne Cricket Ground before losing his wicket to an ill-advised scoop shot against Scott Boland.

It was a shot which let former India great Sunil Gavaskar screaming “Stupid, stupid, stupid!” into his microphone during his radio stint on ABC Sport.

In the second innings, with the match in the balance, Pant was out trying to pull part-time spinner Travis Head from outside the off-stump.

India had been cruising at 121-3 at the time, but lurched to all out for 155 as Australia went 2-1 up in the five-match series and put one hand on the Border-Gavaskar trophy.

“It’s about him understanding and figuring out what is the right way to go about it,” Rohit said after India’s loss by 184 runs.

“In the past, he’s given us a lot of success doing what he does. So as a captain there is a kind of mixed reaction to that.

“It’s about (match) situation as well. If there is a risk percentage in certain situation of the game, do you want to take that risk? Do you want to let the opposition come back into the game? Those are the things he needs to figure out himself.” — SuperSport.

  • Related Posts

    Zim’s blueberry production continues to rise

    Edgar Vhera Agriculture Specialist Writer THE projected 43 percent increase in blueberry exports from 5 000 tonnes in 2023 to 8 000 is testimony to the Horticultural Recovery and Growth…

    President reassigns ministers . . . appoints CIO boss

    Africa Moyo-Deputy News Editor PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday reassigned two Cabinet Ministers and appointed a new Director General of the Central Intelligence Organisation. Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister July…

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    Latest rains boost hopes of good harvest

    Latest rains boost hopes of good harvest

    Sadc forecasts heavy rains, potential floods till Tuesday

    Sadc forecasts heavy rains, potential floods till Tuesday

    Health staff exodus slows down

    Health staff exodus slows down

    Govt seeks US$250m to manage Harare waste

    Govt seeks US$250m to manage Harare waste

    Govt to intensify anti-smuggling operation this year

    Govt to intensify anti-smuggling operation this year

    Rains restore good harvest hopes

    Rains restore good harvest hopes
    Translate »