IND vs ENG Test Series: Ravi Shastri Backs Washington Sundar as India’s Next Long-Term All-Rounder
MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 21 – Rishabh Pant resumed wicket-keeping practice after a finger injury, a key factor as India aims to level the series against England at Old Trafford, with injuries affecting team selection.
- In Manchester, Rishabh Pant, India Test vice-captain and wicketkeeper-batter, commenced wicket-keeping practice at Old Trafford, with the fourth Test starting July 23.
- Following the Lord's Test, questions arose over Pant's keeping as Jurel has taken the role and Pant is eyed as a specialist batter.
- At training, he fielded in drills and kept wickets for half an hour during a slip-catching session, then batted at the nets before inspecting the pitch.
- His availability lifts team morale at Old Trafford, as his game-changing presence is vital to level the series.
- Yet, Pant remains doubtful to keep wickets with India trailing 1-2, making his role crucial to stay alive in the series.
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Ravi Shastri backs India's 25-year-old cricketer to become Ravindra Jadeja-like all-rounder in Tests
Ravindra Jadeja is arguably the best genuine all-rounder in Test cricket at the moment. His batting has come of age in the last few years and his left-arm spin was always his strong suit. Meanwhile, Ravi Shastri has picked India's next long-term all-rounder in the longest format of the game.
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