Hyderabad: Newly appointed Delhi Capitals Assistant coach and franchise's head talent scout Pravin Amre has seen Rishabh Pant from close quarters and feels the left-handed batsman possess the capability to play all formats of the game and is a much improved wicketkeeper now.
However, Pant's keeping attribute remains to be seen as he missed two catches of debutant Will Pucovski in the third Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Pucovski went on to score crucial 62 runs for the hosts putting India on the backfoot.
In an exclusive interview with ETV Bharat, Amre was all praise for Pant, his improved glovework and ability to play all formats of the game.
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Q. How would you assess Pant's performance in the second Test at MCG?
A. Pant must have enjoyed his partnership with Ajinkya Rahane. He played an important role in getting that 29 runs, which was so important in the last match. It will boost his confidence a lot. We know what capacity Rishabh possesses. He is the kind of player who has got a hundred in a Test match in Australia. He is fully capable and the last match will give him a world of confidence in what he wanted to do, especially under pressure.