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Ganguly doesn't want people to "jump the gun" as far as Dhoni's future is concerned. (Photo: File)

Ganguly: 'Didn't expect Dhoni to be picked for SA T20s as Pant deserves more chances'

The 38-year-old Dhoni's future in international cricket has been a topic of debate with the national selectors look towards the future.

31 Aug 2019 7:33 PM

Rishabh Pant will be desperate to pay back the faith reposed in him by the team management when India look to steamroll West Indies with another dominant show in the second World Test championship encounter starting on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Rishabh Pant will on the spotlight when India takes on West Indies for the 2nd and final Test

It is unlikely that India will be tinkering with their playing XI after a big win even though Pant's form has been a bit of a concern.

29 Aug 2019 2:58 PM

Rishabh Pant undoubtedly has shined brightly in the Test format, but former Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani thinks that Wriddhiman Saha should be in the Test squad for the second and final Test match against West Indies. (Photo:AFP)

Reasons why Wriddhiman Saha is a better fit in Tests than Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant is yet to shine fully, and that has been observed during the 2019 World Cup, and in the on-going West Indies tour.

28 Aug 2019 8:16 PM

One of India's greatest wicket-keepers, Syed Kirmani, feels that Bengal veteran Wriddhiman Saha deserves to play the second Test against the West Indies instead of Rishabh Pant. (Photo:AFP)

Syed Kirmani feels Wriddhiman Saha should be included in playing XI than Rishabh Pant

Pant's short career has been inconsistent at best especially his indiscreet shot selection during World Cup and the West Indies tour.

27 Aug 2019 8:32 PM

21-year-old Rishabh Pant is being seen as Mahendra Singh Dhoni's successor across format but of late has been criticised for his shot selection at crucial junctures, more so during the ongoing series against the West Indies. (Photo:AP)

Rishabh Pant needs to stay calm, feels Virender Sehwag

Sehwag wants people to show patience with the young left-handed batsman.

26 Aug 2019 9:02 PM

The 21-year-old is the only Indian wicket-keeper batsman who has scored a Test century in Australia and England. (Photo: AP)

'Pant needs to work on his shot-selection': Virender Sehwag

Sehwag also congratulated Ravi Shashtri who has been appointed the head coach of the Indian cricket team for the second time.

22 Aug 2019 8:29 AM

Pant departed for a golden duck as he came down the track and skied one off Fabian Allen to Keemo Paul who took the catch. (Photo: AFP)

Twitterati bashes Rishabh Pant's shot selection in 3rd ODI against West Indies

Pant walked to the crease at number four ahead of Shreyas Iyer, who had scored a half-century in the previous match.

16 Aug 2019 9:40 AM

Chris Gayle acknowledges the crowd as he walks back to the pavilion. (Photo: AFP)

PORT OF PAIN!

Rain continues to play havoc at Port of Spain after Gayle’s sparkling knock.

15 Aug 2019 3:17 AM

Pant hit an attractive half-century in the third and final T20 International but some of his dismissals after getting set have left a lot to be desired. (Photo: AFP)

'Each day, I want to improve as a cricketer and human being', says Rishabh Pant

On the wickets in the Caribbean, Pant found them to be a bit on the slower side as batsmen require some time to get set.

14 Aug 2019 12:02 PM

The 21-year-old Pant said that the team management is just trying to give every member of the squad a chance to play in the final XI. (Photo: AFP)

'Want to play positive cricket and win matches for Team India', says Rishabh Pant

Pant said that every member of the team is calm and is just focussing on winning the final ODI of the series.

14 Aug 2019 9:40 AM

On Sunday, India registered their first victory in the three-match ODI series as Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Bhuvneshwar Kumar played crucial role in India’s victory in a rain-affected match. (Photo: AFP)

Twitter praises Shreyas Iyer, bashes Rishabh Pant

Shreyas Iyer proved his mettle after a calm and composed innings while Rishabh Pant once again failed to provide the goods at the top-level.

12 Aug 2019 6:00 PM

Kuldeep Yadav is seen bowling his left-arm spin towards Rishabh Pant who wearing his wicketkeeping gloves manages to catch the ball. (Photo: Instagram/rishabhpant)

Rishabh Pant sharpens his wicketkeeping skills in hotel corridor: watch

The second ODI will take place on Sunday at 7 PM IST provided that rain does not play spoil-sport.

11 Aug 2019 2:15 PM

After the third T20I got over, benched player Rohit Sharma took an interview of Rishabh Pant on BCCI.TV. (Photo: video/BCCI/screengrab)

BCCI posts video of Rohit and Pant, Chahal makes a cheeky tweet; see tweet and video

After the interview got over Yuzvendra Chahal made a cheeky comment on the Twitter handle of the BCCI.

08 Aug 2019 3:32 PM

India and West Indies next lock horns in the first ODI on August 8 at Guyana. (Photo: Rishabh Pant/Twitter)

'I believe in my process': Rishabh Pant tells Rohit Sharma

Pant told teammate Rohit Sharma that he has always believed in his ability and process before going into a match.

07 Aug 2019 5:56 PM

On August 6, 2019, we saw a new side of Rishabh Pant after he played a sensible yet aggressive knock of 65 off 42 balls to steer his side home. With Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli’s sensible knock, India got out of a tense situation to clinch the T20I series against West Indies 3-0. (Photo:AFP)

Rishabh Pant can surely be the no 4 batsman for India but seniors need to guide him

The pair of Pant and Kohli came to the centre stage at 27 for 2.

07 Aug 2019 4:56 PM

Seen as one for the future, the left-handed batsman said he doesn't get pressurised by the expectations. (Photo: AFP)

'Support from senior India teammates acts as confidence booster', says Rishabh Pant

After two poor outings, young Pant came good under the guidance of skipper Virat Kohli as India comfortably beat West Indies by seven wickets

07 Aug 2019 4:10 PM

Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant surpassed veteran Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s record for the top score by an Indian wicket-keeper batsman in the third and final T20I. (Photo:AFP)

Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni’s historic T20I record with a quick fire 65

The 21-year-old broke Dhoni’s record after he scored a sensible yet aggressive knock of 65 from 42 balls along with skipper Kohli.

07 Aug 2019 3:18 PM

Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 65 off 42 helped India to white-wash the Caribbean side in the three-match series. (Photo:AFP)

'Expecting more performances from Rishabh Pant': Virat Kohli

The Indian skipper said Pant applied himself in the third game and played the big shots that made the difference.

07 Aug 2019 1:27 PM

However, in the presence of Indian captain Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant played a sensible yet fiery knock of 65 off 42 balls, helping his side to clinch the series 3-0 against West Indies in their home turf. (Photo:AFP)

Netizens hail Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli for their 50s

Kohli’s presence proved to be effective as the 21-year-old and the skipper formed a 106-runs stand to take India home.

07 Aug 2019 1:01 PM

21-year-old Rishabh Pant, who is expected to Mahendra Singh Dhoni's successor was widely criticised for his shot selection in the first two games but came up trumps in third T20 International with a cracking 65 not out off 42 balls in company of his skipper Virat Kohli. (Photo:AFP)

'Rishabh Pant is future, need to give him space': Virat Kohli

He has been around for a couple of years now and Kohli feels that he will soon start finishing games more consistently.

07 Aug 2019 10:10 AM

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