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Australian captain Pat Cummins acknowledged that Rishabh Pant has been a “main affect” in India’s back-to-back Take a look at sequence wins Down Beneath, stressing the necessity to maintain the flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter “quiet” within the upcoming five-Take a look at sequence later this yr. A key determine in India’s historic Take a look at triumphs in 2018-19 and 2020-21, the 26-year-old Pant made a shocking comeback from a horrific automobile accident in December 2022, scoring a second innings century within the first Take a look at in opposition to Bangladesh final week.
“He is somebody that has an enormous affect in a few sequence and we now have acquired to try to maintain him quiet,” Cummins stated on Star Sports activities.
Recognized for his unorthodox pictures, together with the reverse and one-handed flicks, Pant has made vital contributions within the final two Take a look at sequence in opposition to Australia.
In 12 innings, he has amassed 624 runs at a formidable common of 62.40, with a high rating of 159 not out.
His unbeaten 89 within the second innings on the Gabba in 2021 not solely handed Australia their first defeat there in 32 years but additionally secured a 2-1 sequence victory for India.
“Somebody like Rishabh Pant may play a reverse slap and it is an unimaginable shot, and that is simply a part of who he’s. I feel we have turn into a bit extra accustomed.” The 31-year-old pacer additional in contrast Pant’s aggressive method to that of his teammates Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh.
“Each group has one or two of these gamers who can take the sport on. You already know, we have got Travis Head and Mitch Marsh and people guys. I feel with these guys, that they are going to be aggressive. Should you miss your space somewhat bit, they are going to take the sport on,” he added.
Australia might be seeking their first Take a look at sequence win in opposition to India for the reason that 2014-15.
The five-match sequence is beginning with the Perth Take a look at on November 22.
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