Following the wicketkeeper-batter's outstanding start to the Test series against England, India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak explained Rishabh Pant's approach in red-ball cricket. Kotak lauded Pant for striking the ideal balance between his inherent offensive drive and the requirements of Test cricket, emphasizing his maturity and understanding of the situation.

In the first Test at Headingley, Pant was outstanding, hitting centuries in both innings. In the first innings, he scored a counter-attacking 134 off 178 deliveries, and in the second, he added another well-executed 118 off 140 balls. India ultimately lost the game, despite his heroic attempts. Pant brought his outstanding performance to the second Test at Edgbaston. He rebounded from a low score of 25 in the first innings with an exciting and important 65 off only 58 deliveries in the second.

Pant's aggressive approach frequently gives the impression of recklessness or a lack of preparation.

But Kotak disclosed that Pant frequently discusses his batting plans and tactics off the field, but that he concentrates only on carrying out his game once he is in the middle of the action, ignoring all the chat. Pant's capacity to maintain his presence and focus at the crease was emphasized by the hitting coach, who also said that the left-hander doesn't overthink when batting, allowing him to play with freedom and confidence.

"Rishabh really discusses the specifics of his actions, including when, why, and what he does. He prefers to remain silent during his innings, though, because he believes it affects his attitude and causes him to make poor decisions. Only when he's at bat. Additionally, he discusses other players. He plans well. Kotak said at the press conference, "It's not easy to score hundreds without any planning."

"Rishabh Pant does think and takes decisions," as stated

Players like Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who bring controlled aggression to the team and frequently change the momentum with their fearless approach, were highlighted by Kotak. Furthermore, he said that even though their risk-taking might occasionally backfire, it's based on careful consideration, and when it does succeed, it shifts the balance in India's favor.

"Each club will have some aggressive players who are skilled at disrupting the opponent's tempo." someone who plays the way Jaiswal does, like Rishabh. However, that doesn't imply that he lacks thoughts. He makes judgments and thinks. It looks awful when things go wrong. However, people are happy when it goes well, he continued.

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