R Ashwin: Don’t Compare Rishabh Pant to Gilchrist—He Belongs Among Elite Batters
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Rishabh Pant's strategy with the bat was examined by veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who recommended that the energetic wicketkeeper-batter combine his natural aggression with situational awareness. At the age of 27, he has established himself as one of the most reliable match-winners for India in Test cricket, frequently producing when it counts. His knack for hitting centuries in tough circumstances has often enabled the squad to rebound from difficult circumstances and turn games around.
After Andy Flower, the wicketkeeper-batter also became the second glovesman to accomplish the feat by scoring two centuries at Headingley in Leeds. He followed up his historic accomplishment in Leeds with a quick 65 off 58 balls in the second innings in Birmingham. His efforts propelled India to a 336-run victory at Edgbaston, tying the series.
He reached a major accomplishment by being the first Asian wicketkeeper-batter to score 2,000 Test runs in SENA nations (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). Pant has demonstrated his ability to dominate opposition bowlers with his aggressive batting, which has been essential in raising India's scoring rate. Ashwin highlighted the significance of Pant being able to temper his aggressive instincts, particularly in stressful situations, in order to better serve the team's requirements.

"I want Rishabh Pant to realize his full potential. We want him to amuse us, but he also has the ability to do so and exercise moderation when necessary. Pant is no longer a beginner. "I want to compare Pant to his standards," Ashwin stated in his YouTube video.
'Adam Gilchrist is not Rishabh Pant'
The Indian team's conviction that Pant has a rare combination of offensive strength and defensive stability, making him a unique talent who should be appreciated for his own distinct style, is highlighted by Ashwin's words.
The veteran also brought up the constant comparisons between Pant and Adam Gilchrist, the renowned former Australian great. He emphasizes a significant distinction in their game, arguing that such comparisons are inappropriate.
"He's a great player." Many compare him to Adam Gilchrist, but he is not Gilchrist. He didn't have such a strong defense. Pant has a strong defense. Rishabh Pant can do Pant things; he should be contrasted with some of the greatest batters, not Gilchrist, he said.
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