The former Australian Wicket-keeper batsman Adam Gilchrist has given a bold statement on Rishab Pant’s place in the playing 11. Know the Rishabh Pant vs Dinesh Karthik stats comparision
ICC T20 World Cup 2022: Adam Gilchrist says “Rishab Pant got to be a must in the Indian line up”
In the first 3 games of the T20 World Cup 2022, the Indian team went onto go with the experience of Dinesh Karthik. The decision of playing Karthik ahead of Pant proved to be wrong as the 37-year-old failed miserably.
Rishabh Pant vs Dinesh Karthik Stats, Runs And Record In T20 Cricket Matches
Karthik has donned the India cap in 51 T20Is so far and has scored 598 runs at an average of 27.18 while Pant has made 934 runs in 58 matches at an average of 23.95.
Karthik scored 7 runs in 2 innings he played so far in the T20 World Cup 2022
Indian team used Dinesh Karthik as a finisher in the Inda-Pakistan match. Karthik’s player’s most suitable role was given to him in Pakistan but the player failed to deliver under pressure. He was out on 1 run when the team needed 3 runs off 3 deliveries.
In the South Africa game, Karthik was finding it difficult to cope with the pace and bounce at Perth Stadium. After a long struggle of 16 balls, Karthik was sent back to the pavilion by Parnell on 6 runs.
In the same game, Karthik picked up a lower back injury in the 15th over of the 2nd innings. The 37-year-old had to leave the field as the pain was very severe.
Adam Gilchrist says “Rishab Pant got to be a must in the Indian line up”
The veteran Australia wicketkeeper was asked about Karthik and Pant’s place in the playing 11. The legendary southpaw replied “The dare of Rishabh Pant and the courage for him, the way in which he takes on bowling attacks. I think he’s got to be a must in that Indian line-up. They can play together, but I think Rishabh Pant has definitely got to be in there”.
Dinesh Karthik’s back injury might sit him out of the 11 against Bangladesh
The back injury which Karthik picked up against South Africa looks serious and the player is set to miss the Bangladesh clash. In that scenario, Rishab Pant will be an obvious replacement for Karthik in the playing 11.
India will play Bangladesh on 2nd November at the Adelaide oval.