Rishabh Pant Redefining Cricket, Says Greg Chappell

Chappell: Rishabh Pant is Revolutionizing Cricket

Greg Chappell believes that Rishabh Pant is transforming cricket with his unconventional batting style. The former India coach praised Pant as a "match-winner," noting his significant impact on the Headingley Test.

Pant's centuries couldn't save India from defeat at Headingley © AFP

Despite India's loss, Pant's brilliance was evident as he achieved the rare feat of scoring centuries in both innings, highlighting his ability to change the game's momentum.

Chappell lauded Pant's rapid scoring rate, which creates opportunities to win matches. He acknowledged that Pant's batting style defies traditional coaching manuals, describing him as a batsman reinventing the game.

Pant etched his name in history by becoming only the second wicketkeeper-batter, following Andy Flower, to achieve a century in each innings of a Test match.

Chappell highlighted the impact of modern technology and bat design on Pant's ability to execute shots previously considered impossible. He emphasized Pant's unpredictable nature, noting his propensity to attack fast bowlers or play innovative shots, keeping the opposition constantly on edge.

Drawing comparisons, Chappell likened Pant to Adam Gilchrist, another iconic wicketkeeper, recognizing the value of having a wicketkeeper who can score runs quickly. He described Pant as an exciting cricketer and a valuable asset to any team.

Chappell also commented on Shubman Gill's captaincy debut, acknowledging the challenging conditions and emphasizing the valuable lessons learned. He expressed confidence in Gill's potential for growth as a captain, suggesting that a few more catches and stronger tail-end batting could have altered the outcome. He concluded that Gill made a promising start as captain.