India Cricket Team wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant will be on the Australians’ target list for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Not only does Pant have the ability to make sassy comebacks, but also on the crease, he lets his bat do the talking. All said and done, the hosts will be keen to rattle the ace southpaw and he take a look at 3 players who can sledge Rishabh Pant.
Everyone remembers the confrontation and banter that Rishabh Pant had with Tim Paine. The two players were engaged in a war of words where the Aussie asked Pant to babysit. On the other hand, Pant retorted that Tim Paine was a temporary captain.
Pat Cummins
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins is likely to be the first player who will be sledging Rishabh Pant. The reason is quite simple. The Aussie captain would want Pant to be dismissed as early as possible. And known for his competitive spirit, Cummins would do what would be the best for him.
In a bid to unsettle Pant early on in the innings, Pat Cummins can display his aggressive strategies. And finally, being a bowler himself, Cummins will have the perfect opportunity to cross paths with Rishabh Pant.
Steve Smith
Another Australian player who can get under the skin of Rishabh Pant is Steve Smith. The former Australia Cricket Team captain is a grand schemer and often positioned at slips or near the batter, Smith can cross words with Pant.
His constant barrages of words and sledgings can showcase his approach to rattle up the batter. Steve Smith has a history of being engaged in on-field spats with opponents and this time it is highly unlikely to be any different.
Nathan Lyon
Nathan Lyon will be spearheading Australia’s spin attack. When the conditions favour the spinner he goes in his zone. Pant has previously showcased his impeccable batting style slamming the spinner for huge sixes.
Pant will be tempted to replicate the very same thing this time. But things can be different. As far as temperaments go, Australia will have the upper hand, given India will have the huge task of winning 4-0 to qualify for the WTC Finals. With tempers running high, Lyon can add fuel to the fire when he will exchange verbal spats with Rishabh Pant.
