Ravi Shastri confirms comeback for 'not a natural keeper' Rishabh Pant won't be easy

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been having a tough time in past couple of weeks. He was struck on he and was concussed because of which he was left out of Indian cricket team in recent Australia series at home. But in a surprising turn of events, southpaw wasn't included in side for final ODI in that series despite regaining full fitness. It was KL Rahul who replaced him behind stumps and did well too.

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In first T20I against New Zealand in Auckland, he was again left out of team. KL Rahul once again me most of opportunity and performed much above expectations. It will be extremely difficult for Rishabh Pant to make a come back w.

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NZ vs Ind: Rishabh Pant is t a natural wicket-keeper: Ravi Shastri

As Rishabh Pant tries to win back his place in playing 11, India he coach Ravi Shastri has me it clear that it won’t be easy for him. Shastri has said that Pant would have to work really hard on his wicketkeeping to brighten up his chances of playing again.

While speaking to a leing media network, Ravi Shastri ded that Rishabh Pant was t a natural keeper but his talent would t go to waste if he worked on his keeping skills. Shastri has communicated same to Pant, who is expected to be on sidelines for a long period of time, with KL Rahul taking his place all of a sudden.

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NZ vs Ind: Virat Kohli backs KL Rahul as T20I wicketkeeper

While speaking with reporters, Virat Kohli praised KL Rahul’s all-round abilities by describing him as a “total team man”. He ded that Rahul accepts any kind of role for team and said that it’s wonderful to have someone who can bring balance to side. Even though Rishabh Pant is fully recovered from his injury, Virat Kohli said that y will have KL Rahul behind stumps for some more time. This could mean that Pant might have to spend more time on sidelines as India is set to play more white-ball cricket in 2020.

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