Sourav Ganguly cautious about Rishabh Pant’s T20 World Cup selection | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman of Delhi Capitals, is making a strong case for his inclusion in the Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA. Despite his team’s struggles in the ongoing IPL season, Pant has been in scintillating form with the bat and gloves.

In the last two matches against Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, Pant showcased his power-hitting abilities by scoring back-to-back half-centuries. With 152 runs in four games at a strike-rate of 158.33, Pant has been a standout performer for Delhi Capitals.

Ahead of their clash against Mumbai Indians, Sourav Ganguly, DC’s director of cricket, praised Pant’s form and fitness. Ganguly mentioned that Pant has been exceptional with both bat and gloves, and he looks in good shape for the T20 World Cup selection.

While discussing the team’s performance, Ganguly expressed concerns about the batting department and hinted at giving opportunities to players like Ricky Bhui and Kumar Kushagra. He emphasized the need for improvement in the batting unit to support the bowlers.

In a separate development, Ganguly defended Hardik Pandya, the captain of Mumbai Indians, against the constant booing from fans. Ganguly urged the supporters to stop booing Pandya, stating that it is unfair to criticize the newly appointed skipper. Despite the challenges, Ganguly remains optimistic about the team’s prospects in the tournament.