Rishabh Pant after half-century: There is no natural game
Updated On: 17 December, 2019 07:39 AM IST | Chennai | PTI
India's wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant says one has to play according to the situation at international level and belief is crucial to deal with criticism
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India's Rishabh Pant during his 71 off 69 balls in the first ODI v WI on Sunday. Pic/AFP
Chennai: Often accused of not putting enough premium on his wicket, rising Indian batsman Rishabh Pant says he has now understood that there is no concept of "natural game" in international cricket where one has to play according to the situation. Pant's reckless strokeplay at crucial junctures, leading to soft dismissals, as well as poor work behind the stumps have been the talking points and a matter of concern for the Indian team.
But the young wicketkeeper-batsman from Delhi finally came good and struck his maiden ODI half century, albeit in a losing cause, in the first one-dayer against West Indies here. Pant said he is constantly trying to improve his game. "I've realised after playing a fair bit at international level that unlike at amateur levels of cricket, there isn't anything like a natural game. At the international level, you have to play according to the situation or what the team demands," Pant said at the post-match press conference after India lost to West Indies by eight wickets.
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