New York [US], Ahead of his team's ICC T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan, Indian captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is set to make it to the top four for right-handed batsmen. Will stay. He said that his counter-attacking ability against the spinners will become important as the tournament progresses and he heads towards the West Indies.
It will be a 'Super Sunday' at the Nassau County International Stadium on Sunday as arch-rivals India and Pakistan meet in their much-awaited ICC T20 World Cup clash, which will see a host of sporting superstars in action. Having achieved a comprehensive eight-wicket win against Ireland, India will be full of confidence and will be on a winning streak. However, Pakistan, on the other hand, will be aiming to bounce back from the defeat to co-hosts and World Cup debutants the United States by defeating their biggest rivals in the game.Speaking about Pant's role in the team, Rohit said during the pre-match press conference, "I had to watch Pant in a few IPL matches to decide where I want to play him during the World Cup. I watched him during the first half of the tournament, I was really happy with his performance. It's hard to find the right numbers for a player like him and the ability he has, but when we have three right-handers in the beginning. So it's good to have him in the middle as we progress in the tournament, spinners will play a big role and his counter-attacking ability against spin will be important." "With Yashasvi Jaiswal not in the playing eleven, he He is a guy who can play with freedom. I have seen him do that a lot over the years and I know what his strengths are.There is also a slight weakness, but I think he has an all-round game, which I would like to use more and apart from the openers, none of the players have fixed positions. Regarding these positions, some people need some in the game. Fixed entry points are preferred and we would like to think about it,” he said.
Playing at number three during the practice match against Bangladesh and the first Group A game against Ireland, Pant scored 53 and 36* respectively. After a life-threatening car accident in December 2022, Pant returned to competitive cricket as the captain of Delhi Capitals during the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
Rishabh's team Delhi Capitals finished sixth with seven wins, seven losses and 14 points and failed to qualify for the playoffs. He scored 446 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of over 155 with three half-centuries and emerged as the team's top run-scorer.On the Nassau County Stadium pitch, which has faced a lot of criticism due to uneven bounce and unpredictable nature, Rohit said that no matter the opponent or the pitch, the important thing will be to play good cricket.
"You know what to expect, you have to prepare accordingly. We have talked about what to expect, what the game plan could be for the batsmen and bowlers, controlling what we can control." Do what you can, which is to give your best, assess and play." Accordingly, there is a lot of experience in our changing room. I hope everyone can decide.It could go either way, but as long as you make decisions based on what you see in front of you, you give yourself the best chance. To Win. Nothing changes for us, we will try to tick all the boxes," he said.
On star batsman Virat Kohli's role in the game, Rohit said that although there are key players in the team, he wants everyone to contribute as much as possible rather than relying on just one or two players. The captain said, " Virat did not play the match against Bangladesh, his first match was not very good, but he has enough experience and training to perform well, which cannot be beaten.He's played all over the world."
Virat has a good record against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup – 308 runs in five matches at an average of 308.00 and a strike rate of 132.75, four half-centuries and a best score of 82*.
On the fact that he and Rishabh had suffered some injuries during the match against Ireland due to the constant bounce of the pitch in the nets, Rohit said, "They (Indian players) are playing because they are all mentally strong and Are more efficient." When you play at the highest level, these hits do not count. In many places like South Africa and Australia, you have to win the Test at Gabba (in 2021) because we were mentally strong, people have got injuries in chest, arms etc because of the continuous bounce.These are the moments when you try and test yourself. I am sure all players who play want to survive in difficult situations and thrive in them. There can be nothing bigger than playing for your country in the World Cup. These injuries are minor. Ahead of the much-awaited blockbuster clash, Rohit suffered an injury to his left thumb while batting in the net session, however the captain resumed practice after receiving medical assistance from the team's medical team.Indian team: Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav. ,Yashasvi Jaiswal
Pakistan team: Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Babar Azam (captain), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed, Saim Ayub. , Abbas Afridi.
It will be a 'Super Sunday' at the Nassau County International Stadium on Sunday as arch-rivals India and Pakistan meet in their much-awaited ICC T20 World Cup clash, which will see a host of sporting superstars in action. Having achieved a comprehensive eight-wicket win against Ireland, India will be full of confidence and will be on a winning streak. However, Pakistan, on the other hand, will be aiming to bounce back from the defeat to co-hosts and World Cup debutants the United States by defeating their biggest rivals in the game.Speaking about Pant's role in the team, Rohit said during the pre-match press conference, "I had to watch Pant in a few IPL matches to decide where I want to play him during the World Cup. I watched him during the first half of the tournament, I was really happy with his performance. It's hard to find the right numbers for a player like him and the ability he has, but when we have three right-handers in the beginning. So it's good to have him in the middle as we progress in the tournament, spinners will play a big role and his counter-attacking ability against spin will be important." "With Yashasvi Jaiswal not in the playing eleven, he He is a guy who can play with freedom. I have seen him do that a lot over the years and I know what his strengths are.There is also a slight weakness, but I think he has an all-round game, which I would like to use more and apart from the openers, none of the players have fixed positions. Regarding these positions, some people need some in the game. Fixed entry points are preferred and we would like to think about it,” he said.
Playing at number three during the practice match against Bangladesh and the first Group A game against Ireland, Pant scored 53 and 36* respectively. After a life-threatening car accident in December 2022, Pant returned to competitive cricket as the captain of Delhi Capitals during the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
Rishabh's team Delhi Capitals finished sixth with seven wins, seven losses and 14 points and failed to qualify for the playoffs. He scored 446 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of over 155 with three half-centuries and emerged as the team's top run-scorer.On the Nassau County Stadium pitch, which has faced a lot of criticism due to uneven bounce and unpredictable nature, Rohit said that no matter the opponent or the pitch, the important thing will be to play good cricket.
"You know what to expect, you have to prepare accordingly. We have talked about what to expect, what the game plan could be for the batsmen and bowlers, controlling what we can control." Do what you can, which is to give your best, assess and play." Accordingly, there is a lot of experience in our changing room. I hope everyone can decide.It could go either way, but as long as you make decisions based on what you see in front of you, you give yourself the best chance. To Win. Nothing changes for us, we will try to tick all the boxes," he said.
On star batsman Virat Kohli's role in the game, Rohit said that although there are key players in the team, he wants everyone to contribute as much as possible rather than relying on just one or two players. The captain said, " Virat did not play the match against Bangladesh, his first match was not very good, but he has enough experience and training to perform well, which cannot be beaten.He's played all over the world."
Virat has a good record against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup – 308 runs in five matches at an average of 308.00 and a strike rate of 132.75, four half-centuries and a best score of 82*.
On the fact that he and Rishabh had suffered some injuries during the match against Ireland due to the constant bounce of the pitch in the nets, Rohit said, "They (Indian players) are playing because they are all mentally strong and Are more efficient." When you play at the highest level, these hits do not count. In many places like South Africa and Australia, you have to win the Test at Gabba (in 2021) because we were mentally strong, people have got injuries in chest, arms etc because of the continuous bounce.These are the moments when you try and test yourself. I am sure all players who play want to survive in difficult situations and thrive in them. There can be nothing bigger than playing for your country in the World Cup. These injuries are minor. Ahead of the much-awaited blockbuster clash, Rohit suffered an injury to his left thumb while batting in the net session, however the captain resumed practice after receiving medical assistance from the team's medical team.Indian team: Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav. ,Yashasvi Jaiswal
Pakistan team: Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Babar Azam (captain), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed, Saim Ayub. , Abbas Afridi.
