On comparisons with MS Dhoni, Rishabh Pant mentioned he’s centered on creating his personal identification.© AFP
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has opened up on his comparisons with legendary stumper MS Dhoni. Pant’s response got here after he helped India beat Bangladesh within the 1st Take a look at in Chennai on Sunday. The 26-year-old made a memorable return to Take a look at cricket, hitting 100 in his first outing in whites for India since December 2022. For lengthy, Pant has been touted as Dhoni’s successor within the Indian crew. Nonetheless, he performed down comparisons with the previous India captain, insisting that he’s centered on creating his personal identification.
“That is CSK’s house floor. Mahi bhai has performed plenty of cricket right here. However, for me, like I’ve mentioned earlier than, I wish to be myself. I do not give attention to what’s being mentioned or what’s occurring round me. I hold issues easy and give attention to giving my greatest. The ambiance right here was superb, and I actually loved it,” Pant mentioned after the match.
Pant scored a quickfire 109 within the second innings as India captain Rohit Sharma made the declaration on 287/4 with an total lead of 514.
Each Pant and Gill reached their sixth and fifth centuries, respectively on Day 3. Nonetheless, Pant additionally revealed that India captain Rohit had requested him to up the ante in order that they will declare.
“I saved my thought course of easy and performed in line with the state of affairs. They began with spinners on Day 3, however I do not exit with a predetermined means of enjoying. I knew we had misplaced three wickets, so I used to be acutely aware of not taking too many dangers to keep away from exposing the tail after Rahul bhai. The pitch was good for batting, and I wished to profit from it and rating 100,” he added.
In the meantime, Ravichandran Ashwin claimed six wickets after a first-innings century with the bat to encourage India to a 280-run thrashing of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh have nonetheless by no means overwhelmed India in Checks in 14 makes an attempt, dropping 12 and drawing two.
Bangladesh have been bowled out for 234 within the first session of an overcast day 4 whereas chasing a victory goal of 515.
(With AFP Inputs)
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