Team India’s Search for Rishabh Pant’s Replacement
India has been left without many alternatives since the unfortunate accident that befell Rishabh Pant. After giving KS Bharat a chance in the home series and the World Test Championship Finals, Rahul Dravid has now selected Ishan Kishan to take his place in the first Test match against West Indies.
Replacing a Player of Pant’s Caliber
It is no small feat to replace a cricketer of Rishabh Pant’s caliber. Despite not playing Test cricket in the last 7 months, Pant is still the highest scorer for India in Test cricket for the last 3 years.
KS Bharat’s Performance
KS Bharat has been a reliable wicketkeeper in the longer format of the game, however, Team India is looking for a player with good batting prowess, which is why Ishan Kishan was chosen for the match.
Rishabh Pant’s Recovery
Rishabh Pant is currently undergoing treatment at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. After multiple surgeries, he is on a fast track to recovery. If he manages to make a full recovery, he will be a welcome addition to the squad.
Conclusion
Team India is in a tough spot, having to replace a player of Rishabh Pant’s caliber. However, Ishan Kishan is showing great promise and KS Bharat has been a reliable wicketkeeper. As for Pant, he is on the road to recovery and if he manages to make a full recovery, he will be a great asset to the team.