Rishabh Pant Does Not Fit in India’s Middle Order For T20 World Cup – Simon Doull
Delhi: Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant hit a breathtaking 88* off 43 balls on Wednesday against the Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley stadium to nearly seal a spot for himself in India’s T20 WC squad. With the squad announcement round the corner, one felt that Pant has timed his knock to perfection. But, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull things otherwise. As per Doull, Pant cannot be considered in the middle-order. Doull also reckons with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli there, it is difficult for Pant to stand a chance.
“He’s getting closer. Can he bat at 3? Because I go back to the team I’m looking at (for T20 World Cup), and he doesn’t fit in the middle-order. If he can, he’s getting a step closer to the boarding pass,” Doull told Cricbuzz.
“He’s a better player than a slogger or hitter. He comes, and he eases his way into his innings. That’s why I say he’s a terrific Test player. He’s a fine batter. But I don’t think he’s a player who comes out and starts slogging, not in modern-day T20 cricket. That’s why his numbers aren’t nowhere near as good as they possibly should. So, my question is, could he bat at 3 behind the skipper and Virat (Kohli)?” added Doull.
The problem is, if Pant is not there in the squad, then who keeps wickets. Doull’s remark has surely set the cat amongst the pigeons.
The squad announcement is set to take place over the weekend as per reports.