Reiterating selection committee’s stand on Rishabh Pant’s ability,  chief selector of Indian National Cricket Team, MSK Prasad said that y are still grooming players for slot. He added that Rishabh Pant remains first choice for w. Speaking of keeping a track on backups, MSK Prasad said that y have KS Bharath, who is doing well in longer format for India. Additionally, he mentioned names of Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson and said that y are doing well in shorter formats for India ‘A’ and domestic cricket. Explaining that Rishabh Pant possesses immense talent, Prasad also said that y (selection committee) need to be patient in ir approach towards Pant’s progress. Prasad said that Rishabh Pant is concentrating on his progress.  

Batting coach Vikram Rathour’s view 

Rathour on Pant’s current performance said that he needs to sort his game plan and become more disciplined. t only Rishabh Pant, but Rathour said that all young players need to understand that re is a fine line between fearless cricket and careless cricket. He also spoke about team manment’s wishes to ask players to be fearless, but he also added that players should have a clear game plan and play with intent. Besides, he said, focus should be batting to your strength and at same time, one cant be careless.  

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Virat Kohli on Dhoni 

A report stated that Pant fell prey to his batting indiscipline in World Cup semifinal against New Zealand at Old Trafford, in Mohali also. Virat Kohli’s statements in report also indicate reason why he might be reluctant to write off Dhoni as far as international cricket is concerned. Kohli told Indian express that, “One great thing about him (Dhoni) is that, he thinks for Indian cricket. And whatever we (team manment) think, he is on same p. alignment is re. kind of mindset he has had about grooming youngsters and giving m opportunities, and he is still same person.” New players like Rahul Chahar, Deepak Chahar, Sundar Washington and Navdeep Saini have also been included in squad this time. In an earlier press conference, Virat Kohli has also said that that y are trying out various combinations in matches before T20 World Cup. He said it is very crucial to try combinations in se matches as y would be deciding factor for T20 World Cup.   

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