Brian Lara has applauded Rishabh Pant’s performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, stating that he has become a huge asset for Delhi Capitals after improving some of his techniques.
Rishabh Pant helps Delhi Capitals to accelerate the innings. He has amassed 31, 37*, 28, 38, 37 in the last five matches in the ongoing IPL 2020.
Observing the performance of wicketkeeper-batsman, Brian Lara stated that Pant has improved his batting techniques which are reaping results for him in this season. He said that Pant has realized what is not working him for him and that has kept his run-scoring chart impressive.
“I think he is a major asset for the Delhi Capitals, but today he has also vastly improved his game. I am talking about his batting and the improvements he made in that department,” Brian Lara told Star Sports.
“On what is immediately noticeable is his propensity to try and get everything to the leg-side. Also, look at his run-scoring chart and that’s quite a proof of that fascination he has with the on-side. I think he has come to the realization that this is not working and he went away and worked on improving his off-side play.
“Now look at the changes he made. Now he has the ability to score runs in all parts of the ground. His scoring charts are looking impressive, and yes, more worry for the bowlers,” he maintained.
Rishabh Pant has a long-long way to go: Brian Lara
Brian Lara said that Rishabh Pant looks a more balanced player because he has known his strength while not trying to repeat the only mistakes. The West Indies legend is highly impressed with the upgraded Panth on the field this season. He believes that Pant has a long journey ahead in cricket.
“He is now very well balanced and he is looking to score in key areas that he is not accustomed to scoring over extra cover, over point, in front of the point and his balance and his weight is staying there, he is not falling over to the off-side to create shots on the leg side.
“That is a vast improvement that he has made, which obviously going to help his all-round batting. I believe, this young lad has a long-long way to go,” Lara added.
This season is also crucial for Rishabh Pant to prove his mettle as a wicketkeeper-batsman to lock his place in Team India‘s playing XI.