Image: Suresh Raina urged Rishabh Pant to play with more responsibility in the upcoming ODI series / © Telegraph India
Former cricketer Suresh Raina emphasized Rishabh Pant’s need to bat with responsibility in the upcoming ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy. Pant, selected over Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Dhruv Jurel, has scored 871 runs at an average of 33.31 in 31 ODIs. Raina suggested Pant can excel at No. 4, ahead of Hardik Pandya, and could score 80-100 runs if he faces at least 50 deliveries.
He praised Pant’s talent but highlighted the importance of minimizing mistakes. Additionally, Raina lauded Suryakumar Yadav as a potential X-factor for India, known for his aggressive approach in white-ball cricket. The Champions Trophy squad includes key players like Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain.
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