Star Indian keeper-batter Rishabh Pant has emerged as one of the greatest finishers, who can snatch the game away from the opposition in any format of the game. Recently, Pant scored his maiden century in the 3rd ODI match against England. His stunning knock of 125 runs helped the Indian cricket team not only to win the game by five wickets but also seal the series 2-1.
Adam Gilchrist Hailed Rishabh Pant As The Most Exciting Player
While he has scored five Test hundreds at the age of 24 in Australia, England, South Africa and India, he also became the first Asian keeper-batter to score centuries in ODIs and Tests. He has played some memorable and crucial knocks to help the Indian side in winning some iconic games, including the Gabba Test.
His exceptional performances have gained him fans from all corners of the world. Recently, another name was added to his growing list of FANS. This time the name is very special. He is none other than the world’s most feared and successful wicketkeeper batting legend Adam Gilchrist.
Well, in an interview, Adam Gilchrist hailed Rishabh Pant as the most exciting cricketer in the World at the moment. Showering praises at Pant, Adam Gilchrist said: “He (Pant) is one of the most exciting cricketers to watch, I think he just lights up a stage and makes an electric atmosphere when he is playing, that is wonderful,”
Despite all the extraordinary talent and skills that he brings to the table, Rishabh Pant is often criticized the moment he gets out trying to play an aggressive shot. Speaking about the same, Gilchrist came out in defense of Pant. He said:
“The BCCI, the management and the selectors will just need to be patient with him. A few innings if he doesn’t score they shouldn’t be too harsh on him, because you don’t want to suppress the natural flair,”
Gilchrist On IPL’s Domination
Adam Gilchrist was also asked about the domination of the Indian Premier League over other leagues in the world. Responding to this, he expressed his thoughts about the Indian players not playing overseas leagues. He said:
“It will be wonderful (if the Indian players are allowed to play in overseas T20 leagues), I personally feel that it won’t diminish the IPL, it will only grow them as a brand. If they (Indian players) can play in Australia or South Africa,”
He added: “But the challenge is we are all playing our domestic seasons at the same time, so that is a hard thing, isn’t it?,”
