New Delhi, Online Desk. Ind vs WI T20 series: After cleaning the West Indies in the ODI series under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant would open with Rohit Sharma for the Indian team in the T20 series Team India is now all set for the three-match T20 series. Of course, India defeated the West Indies in the ODI series, but when it comes to T20 cricket. The Caribbean team is very strong and India is fully expected to get a tough fight from them. Just before coming to India, West Indies beat England 3-2 in the T20I series. In such a situation, the Indian team needs to take every step very carefully.
Ahead of the ODI series between India and West Indies starting on February 16. Team India’s batting coach Vikram Rathor was asked during a press conference whether Rishabh Pant would open with Rohit Sharma for the Indian team in the T20 series. Replying to this question, Vikram Rathod said that we have not decided anything regarding this. He said that we will first look at the pitch to see how it is then other things will be considered. We do have options though. We have KL Rahul as well as Ishaan Kishan and Rituraj Gaikwad in the team so we will see what to do.
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In the second match, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant opened the innings
Let us tell you that in the second match of the three-match ODI series against West Indies. Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant started the innings. However, after this match. Rohit Sharma had said that it was only for this match and then in the next match i.e. the third ODI. Shikhar Dhawan had returned and then Rishabh Pant batted at his regular position in that match. Although Rathod admitted that Rishabh Pant is a great player and he can be promoted up this order. But at present Team India wants to use Pant in the middle or lower order.
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Vikram Rathor said that we have the option and Rishabh Pant is the best batsman. He can bat well up the order too, but it depends on the need of the team. What the team needs and what we are looking for. I have no doubt that he will be a part of the team even after the 2023 ODI World Cup. But we will use him in the right way in the middle order and the lower order.
