Rishabh Pant the wicketkeeperbatter for India recently took the time to sign autographs for his fans amidst the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup. This heartwarming gesture occurred during a training session in Florida coinciding with the cancellation of Indias final groupstage match against Canada due to a wet outfield. As a result the Men in Blue have relocated to Barbados to tackle their upcoming challenge the Super Eight stage.
Rishabh Pant may be seen in a video posted on X (previously Twitter) going out to fans to sign bats and caps.
On the batting front, Rishabh Pant has been outstanding for the Men in Blue since his return to international cricket more than a year after surviving a car accident. The left-hander returned with scores of 36*, 42, and 18 against Ireland, Pakistan, and co-hosts USA, respectively. India won all three games to advance to the next round.
In addition, the 26-year-old has seven receptions in just three games. Pant will now try to extend his purple streak in the second round.
“Best is Yet to Come” – Ishant Sharma Confident Rishabh Pant Will Shine in Remaining 2024 T20 World Cup Matches
Rishabh Pant’s Delhi Capitals teammate, star bowler Ishant Sharma, has trusted him to deliver with the bat in India’s Super Eight and knockout games at the 2024 T20 World Cup. The sprinter recently told Star Sports:
“The player whom I eagerly want to see is Rishabh Pant. He has been scoring runs consistently on the pitches that assisted bowlers more than batsmen. Having spent time with him in IPL playing for Delhi Capitals, he is a world-class player, and I am sure that his best is yet to come.”
Ishant Sharma
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has also described Pant’s rise to No. 3 as a masterstroke. The famous off-spinner stated:
“Rishabh Pant played at number 3. His role was completely changed. Before this World Cup, we were saying that Sanju Samson would play in the team because he has made big runs. To make Pant play at number three is a big positive. The left-right combination is formed when Pant plays at number three.”
Harbhajan Singh
As the excitement mounts for the Super Eight phase Rohit Sharmas squad eagerly awaits their showdown with either West Indies or Afghanistan in their debut match in Barbados on Thursday June 20.
