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Mitchell Marsh Says "I Wish Rishabh Pant Was Australian". India Star's Reaction Is Viral

Australian cricket team all-rounder Mitchell Marsh said that he wishes India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant was 'Australian'. In an interaction ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Test series, Marsh was all praise for Pant whom he called a 'ripping bloke' and described him as someone who 'loves winning'. “He's a ripping bloke. I wish he was Australian. He's obviously been through a lot over the last few years, and it's been a hell of a comeback. He's a positive guy, still really young, and he loves winning. He's highly competitive for someone who has the persona of being relaxed and always laughing and smiling. He's got that big smile,” Marsh told Star Sports.

"Not The Best...": MS Dhoni vs Rishabh Pant Debate Gets A New "Hero Factor" Angle

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant made a brilliant return to Test cricket as he slammed a stunning century to guide his side to a comfortable win over Bangladesh in the first Test match in Chennai. Pant 's performance earned him a lot of praise from both experts as well as fans and it also sparked a comparison with MS Dhoni in the race for the 'greatest wicket-keeper batter' for India. Former New Zealand batter Ian Smith, however, believes that Pant has a long way to go before he can considered in the same bracket as Dhoni. He added that Pant is not the best wicket-keeper at the moment and when it comes to 'hero factor', it will difficult for him to get past Dhoni.

India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Stand Deemed Unsafe, May Collapse. Report Says 'If Rishabh Pant Hits A Six..."

After the first Test of the Indian vs Bangladesh in Chennai, the action now shifts to Kanpur. India would be aiming for a clean sweep in the two-match series at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. The venue is hosting its first international cricket match after 2021. However, according to a report in The Indian Express, the Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) has deemed one of the stands in the stadium as dangerous. According to the report, the government officials has given the verdict that the structure could collapse if the stand is up to full capacity.

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli Drops Out Of Top 10; Rohit Sharma Slips To...

Riding on a sensational century in his Test comeback, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Wednesday re-entered the ICC rankings at an impressive sixth position but India skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli slipped in a major shake-up in standings. Pant (731), who smashed a stunning century in the opening game of the two-Test series against Bangladesh in Chennai, was placed sixth, while opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (751), moved up to fifth thanks to a half-century in the first innings of the Test match.

"Not Good For Indian Cricket": BCCI Slammed For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's "Special Treatment"

Team India did win the first Test against Bangladesh by Chepauk comfortably, securing a 280-run triumph, but the result doesn't hide away issues that still remain. Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja were among the top performers in the series opener but the performance of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma left much to desire. Neither Virat nor Rohit succeeded in registering a big score in the two innings, prompting suggestions that they shouldn't have missed the Duleep Trophy.

"You've Got To Be...": Nathan Lyon On Tactic To Counter Rishabh Pant's Attacking Approach

As the anticipation around the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 grows, veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon explained his strategy to tackle star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant's attacking approach saying, "You got to be good to bowl against him". The off-spinner stated that he intended to force Pant to defend more by keeping him inside the crease when taking wickets. "You're bowling against someone like Rishabh Pant, who is electric. He's got all the skill in the world. As a bowler, your room for error is so small. So you've got to be good. It's a challenge as a bowler if I'm going to get hit for six. I'm not afraid about getting hit for six.

"We Were All Worried In Pakistan": Wasim Akram Doffs Hat To Rishabh Pant

Comeback man Rishabh Pant marked his return to Test cricket in style, scoring a century in the second innings of the series opener against Bangladesh. Pant's heroic turn left many emotional, as fans, pundits and his peers recalled the horrific car crash he was a part of in December 2022. Around 600 days from that accident, Pant is seemingly back to his best, especially in red-ball cricket. As fans and former cricketers recalled the wicket-keeper batter's journey, even Pakistan great Wasim Akram shared an emotional note.

"Great Relationship Outside The Field": Rishabh Pant On Bond With This India Star

India star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant revealed he felt nervous during his comeback Test ton in Chennai in the first match against Bangladesh on Sunday. However, Pant pressed that the fire inside him allowed him to score the record-equalling sixth Test century. Pant's return to Test cricket has been nothing short of spectacular following a life-threatening car accident in December 2022. He made his much-anticipated comeback in Chennai. His 109-run innings in the second innings was filled with attacking strokes, coupled with well-timed defense, taking the Bangladesh bowlers by surprise.

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Mitchell Marsh Says "I Wish Rishabh Pant Was Australian". India Star's Reaction Is Viral

"Not The Best...": MS Dhoni vs Rishabh Pant Debate Gets A New "Hero Factor" Angle

India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Stand Deemed Unsafe, May Collapse. Report Says 'If Rishabh Pant Hits A Six..."

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli Drops Out Of Top 10; Rohit Sharma Slips To...

"Not Good For Indian Cricket": BCCI Slammed For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's "Special Treatment"

"You've Got To Be...": Nathan Lyon On Tactic To Counter Rishabh Pant's Attacking Approach

"We Were All Worried In Pakistan": Wasim Akram Doffs Hat To Rishabh Pant

"Great Relationship Outside The Field": Rishabh Pant On Bond With This India Star