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indian wicketkeeper batsman Ritha PantStruggles in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Australia Stirring debate, Sanjay Manjrekar has urged critics to focus on his failings rather than the reasons for his batting failure in Australia so far.
Rishabh Pant is known for his fearless batting, but his aggressive approach has backfired in the ongoing five Tests serieshe failed to convert a promising start into a big score. In the Boxing Day Test, Pant lost wickets in both innings while playing dangerous shots.
Rishabh Pant’s aggression comes under fire as India trail in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
A poorly timed one-over hit in the first innings and a reckless thumping in the second came at crucial moments to keep Australia ahead of India in the fourth Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne. A decisive advantage came in a 184-run defeat. December 30th.
The sackings drew sharp criticism, with Sunil Gavaskar calling his approach “stupid” in his commentary. It is worth noting that Rishabh Pant is not doing well in the ongoing Australian tour. In seven innings of four matches, the left-handed batsman scored just 154 runs at an average of 22, with a highest score of 37 against Australia.
This performance was in stark contrast to the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman’s impressive overall record in Australia. In 11 games, Pant accumulated 778 runs at an average of 45.76 and a strike rate of 66.72, including 100 and 250 runs in Australia.
Sanjay Manjrekar urges critics to focus on Rishabh Pant’s failure rather than style of play
Despite Sanjay Manjrekar’s current sluggish form, he feels the criticism should be focused on his performances rather than his natural game. While Pant’s fearless style often wins matches, his inability to adapt in crucial moments has now become a matter of concern.
The former India batsman defended Rishabh Pant, urging critics to focus on his lack of runs rather than his attacking style. As Pant’s natural attacking style has brought glory to India in the past, Sanjay Manjrekar mentioned the Indian star’s impressive Test averages of 42, 6 century and seven 90s to highlight his talent and winning potential.
The cricket expert feels that Pant is a good player who is struggling to maintain consistent runs and this remains a real issue in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, with Australia in Ade Ryder and lead 2-1 after defeating India in the Melbourne Test.
Rishabh Pant should only be criticized for his failure: Sanjay Manjrekar after Boxing Day Test
On December 31, Sanjay Manjrekar shared his thoughts on his social media handle and said: “Pant should be criticized only for his failures and not the way in which he failed. He has averaged 100 runs in Tests 42 runs and at least 3 great innings by the Indians! In 42 Tests he scored 6 centuries and 7 nines. He was a good player but not scoring enough and that was the problem. The crux of the matter. #INDvsAUS.”
Pant should only be criticized for his failures and not the manner in which he failed. He averages 42 in Tests and has at least 3 fantastic games that an Indian has ever played!
In 42 Tests, he scored 6 hundreds and 7 nineties. He’s a good player, but he doesn’t score enough, and that’s the crux of the matter. #InitrogenDvsoneUS— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) DecericeSeconder 31, 2024
Notably, the fifth and final Test of the ongoing BGT 2024-25 will be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney starting from January 3, 2025, with India aiming to retain the trophy in Australia through a draw. For the third time in a row.
