India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was expected to do big things on the tour of Australia, but he has not only failed to do so but also disappointed his fans and former players with his irresponsible approach to batting in situations that demanded him to show that he also has a defensive game up his sleeve. His last chance to correct that on this tour arrives in Sydney, a ground Pant loves batting on.
In seven innings across four Tests of this Border Gavaskar Trophy, Pant has made just 154 runs at an average of 22.00 with a highest score of 37. On top of that, his shot-selection, which included his rush of blood that cost India his wicket and triggered a batting collapse in Melbourne, has received scathing criticism from legends like Sunil Gavaskar.
