India’s wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant admitted that there will be criticism even if he gets a hundred in one inning and then gets out cheaply in the next game. Pant has always been under the scanner for his playing style and gets a lot of criticism when falls to a poor shot.
The left-hander has definitely grabbed his opportunity with both hands in the Test format but he is yet to take the white-ball formats by storm. Pant recently scored a fine knock of 125 runs in the third ODI of the series against England, which was his maiden ODI century.
However, the southpaw hasn’t been consistent in the shortest format of the game. Pant has the skills to turn the match on its head in a matter of overs but needs to be consistent in the T20I version of the game.
Rishabh Pant said while talking to the Times of India, “I have got used to the fact that there will be criticism even if I get a hundred in one innings and get out cheaply in the next one. I understand when I get out, it might look ugly. It doesn’t mean it never pinches me. But I have learned to embrace the fact that I play a high-risk high-reward game.”
Pant added that one needs to be true to himself in their heart and things will eventually fall in place. The left-hander has always backed his natural game and he has also matured as a player since making his debut, especially in the red-ball version.
“I learn from my dismissals. But I also give myself more space now. There’s a reason I could taste some success at this level. You will not succeed every day. But you need to work towards making sure your game is working 70-80 per cent of the time. If you’re true in your heart, there’s nothing to be scared of because things will eventually fall in place.”
Pant is going to hold the key for India in the Asia Cup and he will look to be at his best in the multi-team tournament.
The 24-year-old from Delhi has scored 883 runs in 54 T20I matches at an average of 23.86 and a strike rate of 126.5. Thus, Pant will aim to improve his numbers in the shortest format of the game.
