Rishabh Pant is learning a lot: Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah collected his first five-wicket haul on home soil at the M Chinnaswamy stadium here on Sunday. On his first innings haul of five for 24 which came on a turner, the India vice-captain said, "It feels good. I play three formats and it is not easy to play all games and sometimes I have missed out on home Tests. But to be able to contribute towards the team is a great thing for all."

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The colour of the ball or the format had no bearing on Rishabh Pant's attacking game. Asked if the team management was backing the wicketkeeper-batsman's aggressive intent in the format, Bumrah said, "You can't teach everyone to play in the same manner. Pant has backed his strengths and that is the tempo he plays at. We understand that. But at the same time, he is learning a lot and getting more experience. As a team, we will also continue to help him go forward."

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