Ravichandran Ashwin Criticises Rishabh Pant's Shot Selection
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar, Indian Express
Ravichandran Ashwin has publicly criticised Rishabh Pant's decision-making in Test cricket, warning that the wicketkeeper-batter must show greater situational awareness. Despite Pant scoring 168 runs in the recent series against Sri Lanka, Ashwin argued that the batter often takes unnecessary risks that jeopardise the team's position. The former India spinner cited Pant's dismissal against South Africa last year as an example of poor judgement. Ashwin emphasised that while attacking play is valuable, it must be balanced against the needs of the team in a Test match.
Why it matters
Ashwin's comments highlight ongoing internal debates regarding Pant's role and his approach to batting in the longest format of the game.
Read the original report — Times of India
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