Rishabh Pant: The Dynamic Rising Star Ready to Follow Gilchrist’s Legacy

Rishabh Pant is impressing the cricket world with his strong comeback, drawing comparisons to Adam Gilchrist. Despite a long way to go to match Gilchrist's records, Pant showcases remarkable talent. Former New Zealand international Ian Smith praises Pant's current form and dynamic presence in the game.


PTI | Grosislet | Updated: 22-06-2024 09:33 IST | Created: 22-06-2024 09:33 IST
Rishabh Pant: The Dynamic Rising Star Ready to Follow Gilchrist’s Legacy
Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant's resurgence post-accident is making waves, evoking early comparisons to the legendary Adam Gilchrist. While Pant has a considerable journey ahead to reach Gilchrist's towering records, his current form and dynamic approach suggest a promising future.

Ian Smith, former New Zealand international and a respected commentator, believes Pant's aggressive and versatile cricketing style is an asset to the Indian team. Having already scored Test centuries in Australia, England, and South Africa, Pant's batting prowess across formats is evident. Smith highlights that Pant's inclusion as India's wicket-keeper batter adds significant value, given his ability to adapt and support leading players like Kohli and Sharma.

As Pant continues to establish himself among cricketing elites, with performances comparable to Quinton de Kock, Jos Buttler, and Mohammad Rizwan, the cricketing fraternity watches keenly. Although his journey to match Gilchrist's legacy is ongoing, his trajectory hints at a potential match-up in the future. Smith stresses that if Pant maintains his current performance, a closer comparison to Gilchrist may not be far-fetched.

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