Rishabh Pant named deputy for India’s Test captain on England tour

After a late-season IPL century, Rishabh Pant steps up as deputy to India’s new Test captain for the crucial 5-match England series, marking a key leadership role amid senior retirements.

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The Indian Express
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Sources: The Indian Express
Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the deputy to India's new Test captain for the upcoming five-match Test series against England. This leadership change comes after the retirement of senior players in the last six months, creating a fresh leadership dynamic within the Indian Test squad.

Pant, who captains the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL, recently demonstrated his batting prowess with a spectacular century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Despite LSG missing out on the playoffs, Pant's innings was a highlight, scoring a century in just 54 deliveries, including 10 fours and 6 sixes.

The 25-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman was a record Rs 27 crore buy at last year's IPL auction but had struggled for consistency this season until his recent explosive performance.

Reflecting on the IPL season, Pant acknowledged missed opportunities, stating, “We talk about playing good cricket, we’ve shown on occasion we can do that. There were times in the tournament where we had our chances to make the play offs (but didn’t make it), but it’s part and parcel of the game.”

His appointment as deputy to the new Test captain signals the team's trust in his leadership potential and batting capabilities as India prepares for a challenging tour of England.

“Pant was selected as deputy to new Test captain for the upcoming 5-match Test tour to England. This was after , and hung up their boots in the past half a year.”
Sources: The Indian Express
Rishabh Pant has been named deputy to India's new Test captain for the upcoming five-match England tour, following the retirement of senior players. Pant recently showcased his batting prowess with a century for LSG, despite the team missing playoffs in the IPL season.
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Pant's century and Test deputy role announced

Key Facts
  • Rishabh Pant scored a blistering century in 54 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, hitting 10 fours and 6 sixes, showcasing his devastating batting skills.The Indian Express
  • Pant was named deputy to the new Indian Test captain for the upcoming 5-match Test tour to England, following the retirements of senior players in the past six months.The Indian Express
Background Context

Pant's IPL struggles and missed playoff chances

We talk about playing good cricket, we9ve shown on occasion we can do that. There were times in the tournament where we had our chances to make the play offs (but didn9t make it), but it9s part and parcel of the game.
Rishabh Pant
The Indian Express
Key Facts
  • Rishabh Pant struggled to deliver consistently in the IPL season despite being a record Rs 27 crore buy at the auction last year.The Indian Express
  • Pant acknowledged missed opportunities for LSG to qualify for playoffs during the season, attributing it to the nature of the game.The Indian Express
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