VVS Laxman revealed why the team management continues to back Rishabh Pant

India’s stand-in coach VVS Laxman talks about Rishabh Pant and addresses the long rope handed to the young wicket-keeper batsman. Pant has been around for quite some time now. He has already stamped his authority in Tests by scoring centuries in Australia, England and South Africa. Rishab has failed to replicate the same success in the limited overs format. It is not that his ODI record is poor – in 29 ODIs. He has scored 855 runs at an average of 35.62 – but it is his numbers in T20Is that weigh down the figure by a hefty margin.

Laxman told Prime Video ahead of the start of the third ODI between India and New Zealand in Christchurch

“It’s about giving him chances and notifying him if he’s not picked. Pant has been doing well at No.4, recently he scored a crucial century at Old Trafford and it’s important to back him. T20 Cricket Has given batsmen more confidence about clearing ground, no matter how big the outfield, they also work a lot with range-hitting.”

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With Samson’s presence in the team, Pant’s place in the India XI has come under even more scrutiny. The 28-year-old has made a stellar start to his ODI career. Scoring 330 runs in 11 matches at an average of 66, including two half-centuries. But while Samson continues to sit out – he only batted in the first ODI in Auckland – Pant continues to feature in the playing XI, something that has irked fans and surprised commentators.

Laxman mentioned that he cherishes his role as India’s stand-in coach

Laxman will return to the NCA to resume his role as the head of the team . On the tour of Bangladesh for the ODI and Test series. He mentioned that he cherishes his role as India’s stand-in coach . Laxman has previously filled in for head coach Rahul Dravid during the home series in Zimbabwe, Ireland and against South Africa last month and although the New Zealand series has been marred by rain, the former India batsman is impressed with the young players in the current Indian team. .