IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant called 'India's Ben Stokes' as British media hypes up Test series

re is a significant buzz around upcoming India vs England 1st Test considering outstanding form of both participating nations. While Team India will enter  series after ir thumping victory in Australia, England side also have proved ir mettle in sub-continent by dominating Sri Lanka in longer format. British media also are gearing up for epic clash and y have started by drawing parallels between Rishabh Pant and Ben Stokes. 

IND vs ENG: English media labels Rishabh Pant as India's Ben Stokes 

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman defied significant odds in last two Test matches of Border-Gavaskar Trophy. southpaw took Australian bowlers to cleaners at Sydney Cricket Ground and changed dynamics of contest with his counter-attacking approach. player scored a blistering kck and played a significant role in helping visitors salv a remarkable draw. 

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23-year-old backed it up with yet ar entertaining innings in Test series decider at Gabba. Rishabh Pant played exceedingly well on ultimate day of Test match and remained unbeaten on 89 to seal series for India. left-hander received immense appreciation from all corners for his lion-hearted outings and was even compared to Ben Stokes by several pundits of game. Australian coach Justin Langer also me that comparison in a post-match interview after end of 4th Test.

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According to Sky Sports, former England captain Michael Vaughan, who h predicted that Team India will t be able to win a single encounter in Test series, hailed Rishabh Pant highly after his match-winning kck. He mentioned how enjoyable it is to watch both Ben Stokes and Rishabh Pant play. Moreover, he also highlighted similarities between wicketkeeper and ex-Indian opener Virender Sehwag. As per Vaughan, much like Virender Sehwag, Pant also has ability to instill fear in minds of opposition with his intent. 

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India vs England 1st Test 

opening Test match of four-match series will be played at  M. A. Chidambaram Stium on February 5. Test matches are of utmost importance for both teams as y look to make it to Final of ongoing ICC World Test Championship. Considering star-studded line-ups of both sides, an enthralling encounter is on cards. 

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Im source: AP