Sunil Gavaskar feels Rishabh Pant might struggle to find rhythm in the initial phase
Former captain of Indian cricket team Sunil Gavaskar believes Rishabh Pant might struggle to get back into his rhythm early in the IPL. However, Gavaskar believes that as Pant gradually increases his batting during match scenarios, he will gradually find his groove.
Following a demanding 14-month rehabilitation program, Pant, who survived a terrifying vehicle accident in December 2022, will make his competitive cricket comeback as the captain of the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024.
Gavaskar said, “It’ll be very difficult. But the good thing is that he (Pant) has played some cricket. So he has some practice. To get fluency in batting is a little tough.”
He further said, “When you talk of a knee injury, the pivoting takes place. Wicket-keeping is difficult as well, but even in batting, the knee is quite important. So, maybe, in the beginning, we won’t see the real Rishabh Pant that we are used to.”
Gavaskar admitted that Pant’s presence and his exuberant nature greatly add to the IPL’s entertainment value.
Gavaskar added, “To find a wicketkeeper like him who comments from behind the stumps, that’s full-on entertainment because there are a lot of wicketkeepers who would like to disturb your concentration by saying different things.”