New Delhi: Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh spoke highly of India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s return to international cricket after a tragic car accident. Pant completed his comeback for India with his Test return against Bangladesh in Chennai.
Pant, who played his first Test after more than 21 months, smashed a record-equalling sixth century to level MS Dhoni’s feat in red-ball cricket. Earlier, Pant made his white-ball return in the T20 World Cup and ODI return in the series against Sri Lanka last month.
Pant’s return to full action will raise alarm bells in the Australian camp as they gear up for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series starting on November 22.
Marsh said on Star Sports while expressing his admiration for Pant, stated “He’s a ripping bloke. I wish he was Australian. He’s been through a lot over the last few years, and it’s been a hell of a comeback. He’s a positive guy, still young, and he loves winning. He’s highly competitive for someone who has the persona of being relaxed and always laughing and smiling. He’s got that big smile,”
“The Indian cricketer I believe is most Australian would be Rishabh Pant. I think the way he goes about his aggressive nature and his work ethic would make him very enjoyable to play with,” said Travis Head about Pant
The upcoming five-match Test series will see India and Australia play in Perth, Adelaide (pink-ball match), Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney from November 22 to January 7, 2025.
India were able to retain the title in the last four successive BGT, which includes their famous series wins in 2018-19 and 2020-21, where Pant played a remarkable knock of 89 not out in Gabba and snatched the victory in style to end Australia’s 32-year undefeated run at their fortress.
Pant climbs to 6th in ICC test rankings
India’s wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has re-entered the top 10 Test batting rankings, cementing his return to form after a long gap as the latest ICC rankings across the format shake-up, with several of the world’s top players making significant moves across Test and ODI formats after a thrilling week of international cricket.
Pant’s standout performance in the second innings of India’s victory over Bangladesh in Chennai propelled him to sixth place in the Test batting rankings, earning him 731 rating points.
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