Dravid: Rishabh plays positively and he plays in a particular manner

Rahul Dravid (in Press) said “We all know Rishabh Pant plays positively. It has got him lots of success – but there will be a time when to attack and when not to – he can change the game easily and he is learning game by game”. The face which Pant makes while batting makes me think that his stomach is upset.

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Speaking to media after the second Test, Dravid said.

It is just a little bit or maybe a selection of the time to play that (shot). Dravid said at the virtual post-match press conference after his side suffered a seven-wicket loss to South Africa in the second Test here.

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Rishabh Pant was the subject of much scrutiny following. His dismissal for a three-ball duck in the second innings of India’s defeat in Johannesburg. His decision to charge at Kagiso Rabada at a crucial juncture in the game was much questioned. Most notably by former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on commentary. Pant was dismissed amidst a hostile spell from Kagiso Rabada. Rabada wickets on the third day of the Test had negated India’s early advantage earned through the Ajinkya Rahane – Cheteshwar Pujara partnership.

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