Pant's Fearless Hitting vs. England Draws Adam Gilchrist Comparisons From Greg Chappell

Greg Chappell Lauds Rishabh Pant, Compares Him to Adam Gilchrist After Headingley Heroics

Former India coach Greg Chappell has showered praise on Rishabh Pant following the wicketkeeper-batter's remarkable twin centuries at Headingley. Chappell hailed Pant as a game-changer, drawing parallels between his impact and that of Australian legend Adam Gilchrist.

Rishabh Pant's explosive batting display at Headingley has earned him high praise.

Pant, who now serves as India's Test vice-captain, etched his name in history as only the second wicketkeeper-batter, after Zimbabwe's Andy Flower, to achieve the feat of scoring a century in both innings of a Test match. Despite India's five-wicket defeat against England on Day 5 of the series opener, Pant's explosive batting stood out as a key performance.

Chappell highlighted the significance of Pant's rapid scoring rate, emphasizing its contribution to securing victories. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Chappell lauded Pant's phenomenal performance, acknowledging that some of his shots defied conventional coaching manuals.

Chappell believes that Pant is revolutionizing Test batting through his fearless approach, effectively utilizing modern bats and his innate talent. He noted that advancements in technology and bat design have enabled players to execute shots previously deemed impossible. Chappell expressed his excitement in watching Pant play.

Chappell was particularly impressed by Pant's ability to keep bowlers guessing. He noted the unpredictability of Pant's approach, from charging down the wicket to pacers to executing unconventional ramp shots. This element of surprise, according to Chappell, keeps the opposition constantly on their toes.

Reflecting on his initial impressions of the left-handed batsman, Chappell recalled being reminded of Adam Gilchrist upon first seeing him play.

Pant's twin centuries propelled him to a career-best seventh position in the ICC Test rankings for batters. India aims to leverage his explosive form in the upcoming second Test. A victory in the next match would level the series for the visitors.