'Rishabh Pant needs to play with...': India's Champions Trophy winning star's big advice to wicketkeeper batter ahead of mega event

Raina believes that Pant has improved a lot in wicketkeeping but he needs to play with more responsibility because it's a 50-over tournament.

“He has improved a lot on his wicket-keeping, Rishabh Pant needs to play with more responsibility because this is a 50-over tournament,” Raina told Star Sports.

Raina reckons that the upcoming three-match ODI series against England will be a good opportunity to Pant. The upcoming ODI series against England will be India's last ODI assignment before the Champions Trophy 2025. 

“In the upcoming tournament with England you’ve got 3 One Days, this will be a good opportunity for Rishabh Pant.”

Suresh Raina said in the middle-order if Rishabh Pant ended up playing 40-50 deliveries, he is someone who can finish off the game for India.

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“It depends on how you play, I think if Yashasvi does not play in the top order then Rishabh Pant will have a very important role, he can bat at the fourth position he can also come in to bat before Hardik because if Rishabh goes on to play 40-50 deliveries then he can finish off the game.

 

“He has to tell himself that if I play fifty deliveries then I can score 80-100 runs but it is important for him to spend some time.

Raina also said that Pant's mistake in Champions Trophy 2025 will cost a lot considering his talent and ability. He will be India's X factor in the mega event.