Legendary Australian wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist has heaped praise on Rishabh Pant, describing him as a player he would gladly pay to watch bat.
Adam Gilchrist praises Rishabh Pant
Gilchrist's admiration comes in the wake of India's dominant 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Gilchrist, renowned as one of the greatest wicketkeeper-batsmen of all time, is celebrated for his aggressive and entertaining style of play. His impact was not limited to white-ball cricket, as he also made a significant mark in Test cricket with his powerful batting.
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Rishabh Pant is a winner and a survivor: Adam Gilchrist
Rishabh Pant's remarkable impact on Test cricket, despite his relatively short career, has led to comparisons with the legendary Adam Gilchrist. Pant's aggressive batting style has captivated fans and reminded them of Gilchrist's similar approach to the game.
The three-time World Cup winner Gilchrist has expressed immense admiration for Pant, stating that the Indian star is a player he would willingly pay to watch bat. This praise highlights Pant's exceptional talent and the excitement he brings to the game.
"He is, what you say, bums on seats and people pay money well and truly. I would happily pay money to watch him play cricket. So that's a great quality to have, I think, if people are acknowledging in that manner because he gets the results, he's a winner and a survivor, as we know. He's all class in everything he does. He's good fun, he's got the humour. He knows how to go about a very serious business in a fun way," Gilchrist told Cricket.com.
Notably, Pant's magnificent century was his sixth in Test cricket, equalling Dhoni's record for the most centuries scored by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter in the longest format.
Rishabh Pant's resurgence in Test
Rishabh Pant's return to Test cricket after a 21-month absence marked a significant milestone in his career. Wearing the Indian whites for the first time since his car accident, Pant scored his sixth Test century against Bangladesh. This impressive achievement further solidified his position as one of India's greatest wicketkeeper-batsmen in Test cricket. Pant's exceptional record in Test cricket speaks for itself. With 2419 runs in 34 matches at an average of 44.79, he has consistently demonstrated his batting prowess. His tally includes six centuries and 11 half-centuries, with six scores falling just short of a century.
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