New Delhi. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes Rishabh Pant is on his way to becoming an all-time great in Test cricket but at the same time he needs to improve his performance in the shorter formats. Pant was on Sunday included in the Indian Test squad for the first time since being injured in a car accident in December 2022 and is expected to be included in the playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh starting in Chennai from September 19.
Ganguly said during an event, “I consider Rishabh Pant to be one of India's best Test batsmen. I am not surprised by his return to Test cricket. He will continue to play Test cricket for India. If he continues to perform like this, he will be included among the greats of Test cricket. I believe he needs to perform better in shorter formats. He is talented and I am sure he will succeed in doing so soon.”
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He further said, “I know that Mohammed Shami is not in the team due to injury, but he will return soon, as India has to tour Australia. India's attack is very good right now. I am looking forward to India's tour of Australia. The team will be put to a real test there. After this, the team has to tour England in July and both these tours will be very important. The presence of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj and the return of Shami will then strengthen the Indian fast bowling attack.”
Ganguly had then said, “It is not easy to beat Pakistan on its soil, so congratulations to the Bangladesh players. But the Indian team is different and it performs well both at home and abroad and its batting unit is very strong. I don't think Bangladesh will be able to win here. India will win the series. But India may get a tough challenge from Bangladesh because they are coming here with confidence after defeating Pakistan.”
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first published : September 9, 2024, 5:47 PM IST
