World Cup 2019: Rishabh Pant should be in XI, says Farokh Engineer

Updated On: 27 June, 2019 07:52 AM IST | | Harit N Joshi

Manchester-based ex-player Farokh Engineer wants Rishabh to play alongside Dhoni against WI today; says Delhi batsman will be an asset at No. 6 or No. 7

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India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant (right) plays football during a training session at Old Trafford yesterday, as teammate Yuzvendra Chahal looks on, ahead of their World Cup match against West Indies. Pic/AFP

Manchester: For Farokh Engineer, coming to the Old Trafford is like visiting the Brabourne Stadium during his playing days. The Manchester-based former India stumper is a regular at one of England's oldest cricket venues. "I know every blade of grass here. This is my homeground," Engineer tells mid-day with pride. On the eve of the India v West Indies match, Engineer speaks to mid-day about India's unbeaten run, the West Indies attack and why Rishabh Pant should be in the playing XI.