Rishabh Pant Is a Good Replacement of MS Dhoni
Mahendra
Singh Dhoni's retirement from International Cricket has been making headlines
for some time. However, India has not yet found the possible replacement for MS
Dhoni, who can deliver the goods behind the stumps and with the bat during
difficult times of the match. Former cricketer Virender Sehwag believes Rishabh
Pant can fill the void for MS Dhoni.
There
is no denying that Rishabh Pant, the young wicket-keeper, is the favorite to
replace MS Dhoni in the long term every time the former India captain hangs his
gloves. Former skipper Virender Sehwag also believes Pant is the best option to
replace Dhoni.
Although
MS Dhoni has not yet hung up, the Indian selector and team management have
announced that Rishabh Pant is the No. 1 contender for India in all formats.
Although it can be said that there are not many other cutters who are even
considered an alternative to Pant.
Speaking
of the same thing, Virender Sehwag said that Rishabh Pant had already proven
his class in the test format of the game. He thinks Pant will soon show his
caliber in the shorter formats of the game.
"I
think Rishabh Pant is the best (option). He has a proven track of himself in
cricket testing and can now do so again in ODI and T20I. He is good replacement
of MS Dhoni".
Former
Indian player Virender Sehwag said Wednesday that left-handed batsman Rishabh
Pant needed to work on his pitch ings to perform well in the limited format.
Besides, he also believes that Pant has the caliber to open the sleeves for the
team.
"It's
going to take a little time. If he corrects his selection of shots, he will
serve Team India for a long time," Sehwag told TimesofIndia.com. "I'm
sure in the next three or four years, Pant will be open for the team. It can
open the sleeves of the limited format."
Well,
most likely, it would be Rishabh Pant, who would long occupy the place in the
Indian national cricket team. The selection board and team management have
already openly confirmed this in the media.
