India’s star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has made a sensational return to Test cricket after a lengthy hiatus following a serious road accident. In his first match back, Pant scored a remarkable century, earning widespread praise for his outstanding performance.
Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh shared his thoughts on Pant during a recent interview with a sports channel, expressing a sentiment that would have favored Australia if Pant were one of their own. “He [Pant] is a game-changer. I wish he were Australian. Over the past few years, he has faced numerous challenges and has come back strong. He has a very positive attitude and loves to win. He provides great competition and always plays with a smile on his face,” Marsh remarked.
Travis Head, another Australian player participating in the same interview, echoed Marsh’s sentiments, commending Pant’s aggressive style of play and the joy he brings to the game. Pant took to Instagram to share his happiness in response to the compliments, using fire and smiling emojis to express his delight.
Australian captain Pat Cummins has also commented on Pant’s impact, emphasizing the need to contain him in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Cummins acknowledged Pant’s exceptional reverse sweep and highlighted his significant contributions to India’s historic back-to-back Test series victories in Australia.
Two years ago, Pant’s career faced uncertainty following a devastating road accident that raised serious questions about his future in cricket. However, he not only made a remarkable recovery from his injuries but also returned to the game with renewed vigor. Recently, in a Test match against Bangladesh, Pant played a crucial role, scoring a century in the second innings and reaffirming that he is back at the top of his game.
As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaches, all eyes will be on Rishabh Pant as he aims to continue his impressive form and contribute to India’s success on the field.
