In the lead-up to the much-anticipated ODI World Cup, Indian cricket finds itself grappling with the unavailability of their explosive wicketkeeper-batter, Rishabh Pant, owing to a regrettable car accident in December. Pant’s absence had raised questions about who will don the gloves for the Indian team in the marquee event. While the dynamic KL Rahul seems poised to take on the wicketkeeping duties, the versatile Ishan Kishan is expected to contribute primarily as a middle-order batter.
“I think Rishabh has inspired a lot of wicket-keeper batters around the world to play that [aggressive] way. It is fascinating for such a young man to have such an impact that Rishabh has had, and others are responding and playing in that positive manner,” Gilchrist was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.
‘They are well stocked’- says Gilchrist on team India’s balance ahead of World Cup
“They (India) are well stocked. They have got a couple of (wicketkeeping) options there; obviously, when KL was out with his injury, Ishan Kishan took his opportunity and played really well, and now they find themselves in the team together so that’s a wonderful case of taking an opportunity”
