LONDON: Touted as a potential successor to Mahendra Singh Dhoni behind the stumps, Rishabh Pant says the former India captain has helped shape relatively a couple of things in his still nascent occupation, ranging from his IPL contract to hand-head coordination whilst protecting.
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"Whenever I needed any support from Mahi bhai, I used to ask him. From my IPL contract to my wicket-keeping, he's advised me on everything," the 20-year-old Pant informed 'bcci.tv'.
"He's always told me that when it comes to wicket-keeping, your hands and head coordination is important, the body balance can come into play later. That (his advice) has helped me a lot," said the southpaw.
Pant says the positivity within the Indian group's dressing room could also be relatively infectious.
The teenager was once no longer picked for the limited-overs leg of the England tour despite a stellar IPL display however earned his maiden call-up in Tests via his gritty performances with the A group.
"Every time I come to the Indian dressing room, there is one thing that has always stood out for me. It is the positivity in the dressing room. Everyone is supporting and backing each other, which is the most important factor about this Indian dressing room," he said.
Asked about the problem of switching formats from IPL to the ODI and four-day games in England, Pant said he does no longer rigidity over that.
"I reckon there is not an excessive amount of distinction, however it's got extra to do with shot variety. In crimson ball cricket, with the field placements, you can go searching; take your time, because you will have five days to play. Whereas in limited overs cricket you will have limited selection of balls to play and ranking.
"I've to this point enjoyed my preparation with crimson ball cricket. The duke ball swings a lot if you end up here in England and to begin with after I began enjoying here with India A, I realised that the swing will come a lot into play in these stipulations."
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He additionally gained reward from India A trainer Rahul Dravid for his performance in England.
"The simplest factor he tells me is that you wish to have to be patient about everything, be it at the box or off it. Also, how I want to work more difficult on my game in relation to crimson ball cricket since I'm a good batsman, however from time to time you wish to have to play to the situation. See the pace of the game and alter your game accordingly."
The incontrovertible fact that he has been enjoying in England for a while has prepared him smartly for the Test sequence. Dinesh Karthik is the first-choice keeper within the absence of Wriddhiman Saha, so it is still observed if Pant gets his big ruin.
Former India wicket-keeper Kiran More recently went to the level of saying that Pant may well be the following Adam Gilchrist.
"I at all times see everything as an opportunity coming my manner. Especially as a wicket-keeper batsman in India, in which, there are not too many options for the spot. Therefore, no matter opportunity I am getting, I try to optimise it.
"Adam Gilchrist has been my idol when it comes to keeping wickets and I used to watch him all the time as a youngster. But, at this moment, I'm learning a lot from people around me like Rahul Dravid Sir, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli and I try and improve my game every day," he said.
How did he react when he found out about his Test variety, particularly after the disgruntlement of no longer making the one-day group?
"I at all times wanted to be a part of the Indian Test squad and it was once extra like a dream come true for me. It was once a fantastic feeling, no longer only for me but additionally for my family and my trainer Tarek Sinha sir, who helped me perceive the game very early in my lifestyles.
"He has at all times wanted me to play Test cricket for India and after I were given the call, he was once very happy and proud and I enjoyed that second," he summed up.
ALSO READ: Pant has temperament and skills to bat in a different way, says Dravid
"Whenever I needed any support from Mahi bhai, I used to ask him. From my IPL contract to my wicket-keeping, he's advised me on everything," the 20-year-old Pant informed 'bcci.tv'.
"He's always told me that when it comes to wicket-keeping, your hands and head coordination is important, the body balance can come into play later. That (his advice) has helped me a lot," said the southpaw.
Pant says the positivity within the Indian group's dressing room could also be relatively infectious.
The teenager was once no longer picked for the limited-overs leg of the England tour despite a stellar IPL display however earned his maiden call-up in Tests via his gritty performances with the A group.
"Every time I come to the Indian dressing room, there is one thing that has always stood out for me. It is the positivity in the dressing room. Everyone is supporting and backing each other, which is the most important factor about this Indian dressing room," he said.
Asked about the problem of switching formats from IPL to the ODI and four-day games in England, Pant said he does no longer rigidity over that.
"I reckon there is not an excessive amount of distinction, however it's got extra to do with shot variety. In crimson ball cricket, with the field placements, you can go searching; take your time, because you will have five days to play. Whereas in limited overs cricket you will have limited selection of balls to play and ranking.
"I've to this point enjoyed my preparation with crimson ball cricket. The duke ball swings a lot if you end up here in England and to begin with after I began enjoying here with India A, I realised that the swing will come a lot into play in these stipulations."
ALSO READ: Pant earns maiden call-up to Indian Test group
He additionally gained reward from India A trainer Rahul Dravid for his performance in England.
"The simplest factor he tells me is that you wish to have to be patient about everything, be it at the box or off it. Also, how I want to work more difficult on my game in relation to crimson ball cricket since I'm a good batsman, however from time to time you wish to have to play to the situation. See the pace of the game and alter your game accordingly."
The incontrovertible fact that he has been enjoying in England for a while has prepared him smartly for the Test sequence. Dinesh Karthik is the first-choice keeper within the absence of Wriddhiman Saha, so it is still observed if Pant gets his big ruin.
Former India wicket-keeper Kiran More recently went to the level of saying that Pant may well be the following Adam Gilchrist.
"I at all times see everything as an opportunity coming my manner. Especially as a wicket-keeper batsman in India, in which, there are not too many options for the spot. Therefore, no matter opportunity I am getting, I try to optimise it.
"Adam Gilchrist has been my idol when it comes to keeping wickets and I used to watch him all the time as a youngster. But, at this moment, I'm learning a lot from people around me like Rahul Dravid Sir, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli and I try and improve my game every day," he said.
How did he react when he found out about his Test variety, particularly after the disgruntlement of no longer making the one-day group?
"I at all times wanted to be a part of the Indian Test squad and it was once extra like a dream come true for me. It was once a fantastic feeling, no longer only for me but additionally for my family and my trainer Tarek Sinha sir, who helped me perceive the game very early in my lifestyles.
"He has at all times wanted me to play Test cricket for India and after I were given the call, he was once very happy and proud and I enjoyed that second," he summed up.
From IPL contract to 'keeping advice: Pant talks of Dhoni hand in success
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