2024-09-27 05:13:24
New Delhi: Mitchell Marsh was so impressed by Rishabh Pant’s wonderful comeback to cricket that the all-rounder called him a ‘fantastic player’ and said that he wished he played for Australia. After making a comeback to international cricket in the limited overs format earlier this year, Pant recently made a spectacular comeback in the red ball format by scoring a century in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai.I wish he was Australian…
Talking about Pant’s comeback after being seriously injured in a horrific car accident in 2022, Marsh was impressed by the Indian wicketkeeper batsman’s positivity, competitiveness and hunger to win. Marsh told ‘Star Sports’, ‘He is a great player. I wish he was Australian. He’s definitely been through a lot over the last few years and this has been a great comeback.
“He is a positive person, still very young and he loves to win. He is highly competitive, has a calm personality and is always laughing and smiling. She has that big smile.’
Border will be an important link for India in Gavaskar Trophy
Pant is expected to be a key part of the Indian batting line-up during the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia starting on November 22 in Perth. The left-handed batsman had performed brilliantly in the last two Test series against Australia in which he scored 624 runs in 12 innings at an average of 62.40, which included one century and two half-centuries.
His highest score against Australia was 159 not out. This 26-year-old player scored unbeaten 89 runs in the second innings of the Brisbane Test in 2021, due to which Australia had to face defeat in the Test for the first time at this ground in 32 years, while due to this victory, Team India won the series 2-1. of.
Travis Head also praised Rishabh Pant
Meanwhile, Australian opener Travis Head also praised Pant’s abilities. He said, ‘I think Rishabh Pant is the most Australian among Indian cricketers. I think it will be a lot of fun to play with the way he plays with his aggressive nature and work ethic.