IND vs PAK LIVE: Rishabh Pant and Deepak Hooda DESPERATE to shine in Asia Cup, attends optional practice to sharpen hitting skills

IND vs PAK LIVE: Rishabh Pant optional practice: The India vs Pakistan clash is the biggest game in world cricket. The Asia Cup encounter on Sunday will be stern test for both teams, and players are leaving no stone unturned for the massive clash. Likewise, Rishabh Pant, Deepak Hooda and a few others attended the optional practice session on Saturday to sharpen their skills ahead of the blockbuster match. Follow Asia Cup 2022 live updates with InsideSport.IN

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Pant could have relaxed at the team hotel in Dubai and not attend the practice session. But his presence in the training session showcased his determination and will to be on top of his game for the Sunday clash.

IND vs PAK LIVE: Rishabh Pant and Deepak Hooda DESPERATE to shine in Asia Cup, attends optional practice to sharpen hitting skills

IND vs PAK LIVE: Rishabh Pant and Deepak Hooda DESPERATE to shine in Asia Cup, attends optional practice to sharpen hitting skills

The Southpaw faced several of the Indian net bowlers, including Harpreet Brar, Kuldeep Sen among others. It came as no surprise that Pant attacked all the bowlers at the net. He plays a similar brand of cricket during matches too.

.@RishabhPant17 had an extended session in the nets. He was seen hitting big shots.
Scenes from @BCCI practice session 👇@debasissen @aktivolabs @ThumsUpOfficial #AsiaCup2022 #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/tP6yOngFQ2

— RevSportz (@RevSportz) August 27, 2022

All these happened under the watchful eyes of India batting coach Vikram Rathour and the then stand-in coach VVS Laxman. The latter will return to India on Saturday night with Rahul Dravid recovering from Covid-19. Irrespective of who is at the helm, Pant’s approach is not going to change in the match, nor the nets.

IN fact, not only Pant, the approach of the Indian team at the top has changed a bit in the last 12 months. They start smashing the bowlers from the word go to make use of the field restrictions. The onslaught is started by Rohit Sharma at the top, and the rest of the batters allow follow suit.

IND vs PAK LIVE: Rishabh Pant and Deepak Hooda DESPERATE to shine in Asia Cup, attends optional practice to sharpen hitting skills

It is rather interesting to note the presence of Deepak Hooda at the optional nets. The player might not feature in the Playing XI. But with the Indian team management also keeping a close tab of his batting, are these indications of him in the main XI?

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