Whole staff is barely nervous forward of T20 World Cup: Rishabh Pant

India’s swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Wednesday stated the staff is “slightly nervous” because it prepares for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, having been knocked out within the group stage within the final version.

The showpiece shall be held in Australia in October-November. “With the World Cup around the corner, the whole team is slightly nervous, but at the same time, as a team, we love to give our 100 per cent and focus on our process. That’s the only thing we can do,” Pant stated on the sidelines of an occasion organised by Visit Victoria, the tourism board of the State of Victoria.

India has not gained an ICC occasion for the reason that Champions Trophy triumph in 2013, and the staff is eager to interrupt the drought this time round. “Hopefully we’ll reach the final and do the best for the team,” Pant stated.

“As (a part of) the Indian team, we’d love to have as many supporters as we can in Australia to back us. Every cheer counts for us. It makes us believe that we can win.” Pant shall be excessive on confidence Down Under, lower than two years after enjoying an important function within the Indian Test staff’s historic triumph within the 2020-21 sequence there.

“It’s one of my favourite moments in my cricketing career so far. I’m glad that I could help my team cross the line that day and have that amazing Test match and series win,” Pant recalled his two nice knocks within the final two Tests of the four-match sequence.

Pant additionally praised the enduring Melbourne Cricket Ground, which is able to host the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match within the T20 World Cup. “I think it’s an amazing atmosphere, playing at the MCG because it’s one of the most iconic cricket stadiums around the world. Especially the Indian crowd there is brilliant for us,” he stated.