England vs India: Rishabh Pant is the Brian Lara of wicketkeepers, says former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif

Former Pakistan has heaped reward on Rishabh Pant for his gamechanging innings of 146 towards England within the ongoing Test at Edgbaston.

Rishabh Pant (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSPant scored a powerful 146 to rescue India from a batting collapseLatif praised the Indian wicketkeeper for his knockEngland are at the moment 84 for 5 in response to India’s 416

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has heaped reward on Rishabh Pant, calling him the Brian Lara of wicketkeepers whereas speaking about his unbelievable knock towards England within the ongoing Test.

Pant performed an aggressive knock of 146 from 111 balls throughout Day One of the match at Edgbaston as he and Ravindra Jadeja saved India from a batting collapse. His innings consisted of 19 boundaries and 4 sixes. The wicketkeeper’s innings helped the guests attain a formidable 416 within the first innings.

Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Latif analyzed the innings by the 24-year-old and labelled him because the ‘Brian Lara of wicketkeepers.’ The former Pakistan captain mentioned that regardless of Pant’s restricted foot motion, he has the flexibility to choose the ball early.

“He (Rishabh Pant) is the Brian Lara of wicketkeepers. This match is taking place in Birmingham, the same place where Brian Lara scored 501 for Warwickshire. You must have seen his (Lara’s) glimpses in Pant’s knock today (Friday). Pant has limited feet movement, but he can pick the ball early,” mentioned Latif.

The former Pakistan skipper additionally mentioned that Pant allowed the ball to return to him and by no means stopped himself from attempting to attain when he was offered with the chance.

“He let the ball come to him. 2-3 shots that he played towards midwicket against fast bowlers were outstanding. England tried to put pressure with four slips and a gully, which meant there weren’t enough fielders outside. Pant never stopped whenever he got any chance (to score),” mentioned Latif.

In response to India’s first innings rating, England discover themselves in a world of bother as they’re at the moment 84 for 5. Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes are on the crease for the hosts and it’s their final acknowledged batting pair. England want to succeed in the rating of 216 to keep away from the follow-on.