Rishabh Pant needs more time to prepare for T20 World Cup selection: Sourav Ganguly
In a recent development, former India captain Sourav Ganguly has stated that Rishabh Pant, the wicketkeeper-batter, needs more time to prepare for the T20 World Cup selection process despite being “fully fit.” Pant, who recently returned to professional cricket after a terrifying car accident, has been in fine form in the ongoing Indian Premier League, scoring back-to-back half-centuries for the Delhi Capitals.
Ganguly, who is the director of cricket for DC, expressed his confidence in Pant’s abilities but emphasized the need for a few more matches to assess his readiness for the national squad. With 152 runs at a strike rate of around 160 in four games, Pant is currently the fourth-highest run scorer in the IPL 2024.
Looking ahead to DC’s upcoming match against the Mumbai Indians, Ganguly highlighted the team’s need for an additional batter to strengthen their lineup. He praised the bowling department but emphasized the importance of finding a balance in the squad.
Ganguly also mentioned the potential of young players like Kumar Kushagra and Ricky Bhui to make an impact in the tournament. Despite Kushagra’s high price tag in the IPL auction, he has yet to feature in a game this season, but Ganguly expressed his intention to give him an opportunity to showcase his talent.
In addition, Ganguly discussed the abundance of Indian talent in the IPL and the platform it provides for young players to shine. He remained optimistic about Mumbai Indians’ chances of bouncing back from their slow start to the season, acknowledging their history of success in the tournament.
As DC prepares for their upcoming matches, including a fitness test for Kuldeep Yadav and the search for a replacement for Mitchell Marsh, Ganguly remains focused on building a competitive and balanced team for the challenges ahead. With the IPL season in full swing, the competition is heating up, and fans can expect more thrilling performances from the talented players on display.