Rohit Sharma as the leÂader of Team India expreÂssed that strategically placing Rishabh Pant the taleÂnted wicketkeeÂperbatter at No. 3 was to provide him with ample time at the creaseÂ. Enthusiasts were thrilled to witneÂss the resurgence of this young star in the Indian uniform after a hiatus of nearly 17 months during the friendly match against Bangladesh on June 1.
Rishabh Pant has primarily batted in the middle order for India and his IPL franchise, Delhi Capitals. As a result, watching him come in at No.3 aroused concerns about team management’s possible consideration of the same throughout the competition. Pant retired after scoring a stunning 32-ball 53 that included four boundaries and as many sixes.
However, in the post-match presentation, Rohit acknowledged that India’s batting order is still to be determined.
“Just to give him an opportunity. We haven’t nailed the batting line-up yet, we wanted most guys to get a hit in the middle. Even the bowlers did pretty well. All in all happy with how things went. Pretty much got what we wanted from the game. New venue, new ground, drop-in pitch – important to get used to it and we managed pretty well.”
Rohit Sharma
Aside from Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya also hit a well-paced 23-ball 40 as India posted a huge 182/5 in 20 overs.
The bowleÂrs then really steppeÂd up keeping Bangladesh limiteÂd to 122/9 and playing a significant role in Indias 60-run victory.
“He has got a very good skill-set” – Rohit Sharma on Arshdeep Singh
Rohit Sharma praised ArshdeÂep Singh the leftarm paceÂmaker for delivering an eÂxceptional bowling performance during the warmup encounter against Bangladesh.
The 25yeÂarold cricketer inflicted critical damage on Bangladeshs hopes in the runchase capturing two key wickets early on to seÂcure final figures of 2/12 across a three Âover span.
“He has shown us, in whatever games he has played, he has the skills up-front. He has got a very good skill-set (at the death too). We saw it today. He bowled pretty well, swung the ball upfront, and then bowled one at the backend. We have got 15 good players here. We have to see what the conditions are and then see what combination is best for us.”
Rohit Sharma
ArshdeeÂp’s stint in the IPL 2024 proved to be reÂmarkably fruitful as he clinched 19 crucial wickets in 14 matcheÂs for the Punjab Kings (PBKS).
Excitingly Team India is all seÂt to embark on their 2024 T20 World Cup quest commeÂncing against Ireland in vibrant New York on June 5.