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3 days ago
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Rishabh Pant Asked To Play 'Proper Cricket' In England, 'Save Risky Shots For IPL'
Last Updated: Former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer advised Rishabh Pant to save risky shots for the IPL and show more discipline in Tests. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Farokh Engineer has asked the men's Test incumbent, Rishabh Pant, to save his unorthodox, risky shots for the Indian Premier League. Engineer gave his green light for Pant to play as a specialist batter in the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in Manchester due to his finger injury, but said he'll need to show much more discipline. Pant picked up a blow to his index finger while wicketkeeping in the third Test at Lord's. He didn't look entirely comfortable while batting but managed to score a half-century in the first innings, before falling victim to Jofra Archer's jaffa in the second. India lost the Test and are trailing the series 2-1. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate had confirmed that even if Pant can't keep wickets in Manchester, he'll play as a specialist batter. 'Absolutely. Save those (risky shots) for IPL," Engineer told RevSportz. 'Test cricket demands discipline. From a number three or four, you expect them to play proper cricket, get big scores, and build innings. Rishabh has scored centuries in both innings of a Test, which is remarkable. So yes, he could play purely as a batsman, especially with England's strong bowling lineup, now including Jofra Archer and Atkinson," he added. Interestingly, Engineer himself was considered too flamboyant for his time. He revealed that he spoke to Pant about his shot selection as well but got the typical response. 'For the runs he's scored, yes, he can play as a pure batter. But Rishabh is unpredictable. Whatever comes to his mind, he does it. I joked with him about his shot selection, and he just laughed—said he does what feels right in the moment. He has the confidence and has gotten away with it often. But he needs to be more responsible in crucial moments, like right before lunch or at the end of a day's play. Still, he's immensely talented. He invents his own shots, and thankfully, helmets allow that now. In our time, we wouldn't have had any teeth left," Engineer added. If Pant is picked as a specialist batter, India will still need a wicketkeeper in the 11. Dhruv Jurel is the backup option available in the squad and could come in for one of the all-rounders or top-order batters. view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 16:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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3 days ago
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"Save Those For IPL": Rishabh Pant Receives Blunt Warning Ahead Of 4th England Test
Former Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Farokh Engineer had a blunt warning for Rishabh Pant ahead of the fourth Test encounter against England at Old Trafford. Pant is well known for his unorthodox style of batting and in the first three matches, he showed an array of risky shots - some of which yielded great results for him. However, Engineer told Pant to save the risky shots for the Indian Premier League (IPL) and considering the fact that he bats in the Top 4 for the Indian cricket team, he asked Pant to bring discipline in his game and try to build his innings in order to score more runs. "Absolutely. Save those for IPL. Test cricket demands discipline. From a number three or four, you expect them to play proper cricket, get big scores, and build innings," he told RevSportz. "He has the confidence and has gotten away with it often. But he needs to be more responsible in crucial moments, like right before lunch or at the end of a day's play. Still, he's immensely talented. He invents his own shots, and thankfully, helmets allow that now. In our time, we wouldn't have had any teeth left." Pant did not keep wickets for the majority of the third Test after suffering a finger injury. However, Engineer believes that Pant can make the playing XI as a pure batter as well. "For the runs he's scored, yes, he can play as a pure batter. But Rishabh is unpredictable. Whatever comes to his mind, he does it. I joked with him about his shot selection, and he just laughed—said he does what feels right in the moment. Rishabh has scored centuries in both innings of a Test, which is remarkable. So yes, he could play purely as a batsman, especially with England's strong bowling lineup, now including Jofra Archer and Atkinson," said Engineer.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
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Yashasvi Jaiswal gets stern advice to curb 'aggressive instinct' after Lord's failure: ‘A slight mistake and you're out'
Yashasvi Jaiswal has received an important piece of advice from an 1983 World Cup winner after three back-to-back dull outings with the bat in the ongoing Test series against England. Jaiswal, who started off with a century at Headingley, failed to make an impact with the bat at Lord's and was dismissed cheaply in both innings for 13 and 0. While the left-hander has generally looked comfortable against England's bowling attack, his last three failures were a stark contrast to his usual dominance. Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to score big across both innings at Lord's.(PTI) In the Lord's Test, Jaiswal couldn't settle in at the crease, managing just 13 runs in the first innings before falling for a seven-ball duck in the second. His second-innings dismissal, a mistimed pull shot off Jofra Archer, reflected a lapse in shot selection. Meanwhile, Dilip Vengsarkar, who holds the record of the only overseas batter to get his name on the Lord's honours board thrice, advised Jaiswal to curb his aggressive instincts and play the ball to its merit. "Jaiswal is a good player with a lot of potential, but he needs to curb his aggressive instincts at times. In Test cricket, you have to play each ball on its merit. A slight mistake and you're out. Since his hundred, he hasn't been among the runs, but consistency is key at the highest level. I expect a lot from him in Test cricket," Vengsarkar told RevSportz. 'Shubman Gill's skill level has been on display throughout the series' Vengsarkar further brushed aside some critics' opinion that Shubman Gill's spat with Zak Crawley had any bearing on his performance at Lord's. Gill, who perished for 12 in the first innings while chasing a wide one, may have played a rash shot, but Vengsarkar believes it had nothing to do with the altercation. He pointed to Gill's composed double century at Headingley as evidence of his strong temperament. "I don't think so (Incident with Crawley affecting Gill's batting). That incident was something Gill felt very strongly about and he made his feelings clear. But I don't think it affected his batting at all. He's a top-class player, and his temperament and skill level have been on display throughout the series. He played superbly at Headingley, and I don't think the incident at Lord's had an impact on him," the former batter said.
News18
6 days ago
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Vengsarkar Blasts Bumrah For 'Selecting Matches Based On Personal Preference'
Bumrah missed the second India-England Test in Birmingham as part of his workload management, and there is a high possibility of him missing the fourth Test as well. Former India captain and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar has lashed out at star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for missing a Test match against England in the ongoing five-match series due to workload management. The 31-year-old fast bowler from Ahmedabad, who tops the ICC Test bowler's ranking, missed the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Edgbaston in the first week of July as part of his workload management. Even though his absence didn't hurt India, as Shubman Gill's men managed to secure a memorable win by 336 runs, Vengsarkar is not pleased with Bumrah. The legendary middle-order batter questioned the fairness of allowing players to pick and choose matches and said that if someone isn't fully fit, they shouldn't be playing at all. 'What is important is playing for India, and if you are unfit, then don't play at all. He had a gap of almost 7-8 days after the first Test match but still was not included for the second Test, which was not acceptable. Maybe it was acceptable for Agarkar and Gambhir," Vengsarkar said in an interview with RevSportz. 'I'm not in favour of bowlers picking and choosing Test matches. If you're fit and available, you should play all the matches for your country. Bumrah is a world-class bowler, and he can win matches for India. But once you're on tour, you need to play every match. There's no question of selecting matches based on personal preference," he added. Bumrah, who has dismissed a total of 12 English batters in the ongoing series, is expected to miss the fourth Test as well. The fourth India-England Test match is scheduled to take place at Old Trafford in Manchester from July 23 to 27. Bumrah's decision to skip the second Test didn't come as a surprise to fans and experts of the game, as it was pre-decided that Bumrah, who remained out of action for three months at the start of 2025 after suffering a back injury, will only play three Tests in England. view comments First Published: July 17, 2025, 17:13 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
6 days ago
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- India Today
Gambhir-Agarkar slammed for Bumrah's workload management: If fit, play all matches
Dilip Vengsarkar has voiced strong criticism against India's workload management strategy, particularly on Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the second Test against England. The former India captain and ex-chairman of selectors believes that unless a player is injured, there is no justification for voluntarily skipping a match, especially someone of Bumrah's an interview with RevSportz, Vengsarkar acknowledged Bumrah's status as a world-class bowler but expressed a firm stance against the idea of bowlers 'picking and choosing' matches. His comments come in the wake of Bumrah being rested for the second Test, despite a week-long break following the first. There also remains uncertainty regarding Bumrah's availability as well for the fourth Test in not in favour of bowlers picking and choosing Test matches. If you're fit and available, you should play all the matches for your country,' Vengsarkar said. 'Bumrah is a world-class bowler, and he can win matches for India. But once you're on tour, you need to play every match. There's no question of selecting matches based on personal preference.' Vengsarkar went on to suggest that such a policy wouldn't have been tolerated during his time at the helm, pointing out the lack of justification for Bumrah's omission from the second Test, especially with a significant break between matches.'What is important is playing for India, and if you are unfit, then don't play at all,' he said. 'He had a gap of almost 7–8 days after the first Test match, but still was not included for the second Test, which was not acceptable. Maybe it was acceptable for Agarkar and Gambhir.'Bumrah's workload and fitness management have sparked wide-ranging debates among former players and experts. Given his history with injuries, the management has been cautious about his use in multi-Test series. However, the team's performance in his absence has brought the policy under renewed inability to close out games, despite having one of the world's top fast bowlers at their disposal, has been a talking point. With Shubman Gill still adjusting to the demands of Test captaincy, Vengsarkar's comments highlight a broader concern: whether the team is optimally using its the series hangs in the balance, there's growing pressure to ensure that India's best players, like Bumrah, are consistently on the field, especially when the margin for error is so thin.- EndsTune InMust Watch
