Mohammad Kaif on Rishabh Pant: Indian team’s star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has impressed everyone with his game. However, he did not perform well on the Australia tour, which was a matter of concern. But Pant has performed well in the longest format of cricket. He has been more successful in ODIs. Mohammad Kaif, who has worked with Pant as the assistant coach of Delhi Capitals in the IPL, has given some special advice to Pant, showing him a mirror and also telling him whom he should stay away from.
The team for the Champions Trophy has been announced today. However, all eyes were on whether Sanju Samson would get a chance along with Pant. But Pant has got a place in the team. If we look at the recent times, Samson has performed better than Pant in limited overs and that is why his name was in the news.
Pant needs to recognize the reality
While talking on his YouTube channel, Kaif said, ‘Sanju should be given priority over Pant. He also said that Pant should choose the people around him very thoughtfully. Pant will have to face reality. If someone is telling him that injustice has been done to you, then he is not telling the truth. Pant should stay away from such friends. Someone should tell him that his limited overs figures are not good. Sanju has confirmed his place in the Champions Trophy. Pant needs to work hard.
A big match winner in test
Kaif believes, ‘As far as batting is concerned, Sanju is ahead of Pant, but in wicketkeeping, Pant is better than Sanju. Sanju Samson has come a long way. You have to understand that people’s emotions are attached to pants. He is a big match winner in Test. No one can forget his innings played at Gabba and the century he scored in South Africa. He has performed well in tests abroad.
