Despite being out of action for 14 months, Pant has made a spectacular comeback in the Indian Premier League (IPL) scoring two half-centuries in just five matches with an impressive strike rate of 154.54. While there are other contenders for the wicket-keeper position – the batsman’s position, e.g. sanju samsonIshan Kishan, and Jitesh SharmaPant’s brilliant performance in the IPL has taken him to the top of the selection list. His ability to perform consistently and perform impressively under pressure has made him the preferred choice for Morgan and many others.
Pant’s remarkable comeback from adversity, coupled with his dynamic playing style, makes him a valuable asset to the Indian team, especially in the high-stakes T20 World Cup tournament.
When asked why he would choose Pant over others, Morgan spoke with clarity.
“(I would pick him) because of the player he is. I don’t think there will be any obstacles for him coming back after his car accident. For me he is a very disruptive player.
“As a lefty, he can play a big role in the middle order and in huge numbers against the normal right-handed batsmen,” the ODI World Cup-winning captain said in response to a PTI question during an interaction hosted by Geo Cinema. Can apply pressure.” ,
It is expected that the selectors will select India’s team for the ICC competition with the former captain and great batsman in the first week of May. Virat Kohli Definitely expected to be in the final fifteen.
‘It is very difficult to point fingers at Kohli for the decline of RCB’
Morgan, known for his astute leadership, has stressed that Kohli’s impressive strike rate in the IPL should not be doubted, especially considering the lack of support from other batsmen in the team.
Despite the ongoing nature of the IPL season, Kohli has topped the batting charts with an excellent total of 316 runs in just five innings, with a commendable strike rate of 146.29.
However, despite Kohli’s stellar performances, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) find themselves at the bottom of the table, largely due to the poor performance of other players.
“It’s very difficult to point a finger at the guy who is the Orange Cap holder and the rest of the batting order is not scoring runs. I don’t see any point in it. For RCB they are struggling in bowling and the rest of the batting. I don’t look at someone like that. Why would I blame someone who is scoring most of the runs,” Morgan said.
‘Mayank Yadav is really exciting, Sanju Samson is an extraordinary captain’
Before Mayank Yadav was sidelined due to fitness issues, the IPL star showcased his talent with consistent man of the match performances in the tournament.
Displaying impressive pace, consistently clocking in at 150 kmph, Yadav posed a strong challenge to the opposition batsmen, blitzing them with his pace, while also impressing cricket legends with his accuracy and control. Did.
“He is just an There is no one to bowl fast.” The precision with which he does it is thrilling.”
Morgan picked Rajasthan Royals’ Sanju Samson as the best Indian captain so far in the IPL.
“If you look at Hardik Pandya, he got success with GT in a very short period of time. Now he is with Mumbai and is starting to turn things around. You can’t put a price on wins, as a captain you are But justice was done.
“Probably the best captain has been Sanju Samson. I say this because of one main reason. His use Riyan ParagNot only promoting him up the order to bat at number four, it shows how vocal he has been about making him bat at number four.
“One of the toughest things as a captain is to build confidence in a player and make him a better player. Sanju has done that with Ryan,” Morgan said.
‘India’s biggest challenge in the T20 World Cup will be to adapt to the conditions’
In a few months, India will try to win an elusive ICC trophy. They play all of their league games at the T20 World Cup in the United States before traveling to the Caribbean for the Super Eights stage of the competition.
Morgan said, “India’s biggest challenge in the T20 World Cup will be to adapt to the conditions.”
“They play in New York with Ireland and Pakistan on such a pitch, we don’t know how it will be. It should be an excellent venue, but there is no information about the pitch beforehand. For me it could cause problems. “
“It’s one of the toughest things. Winning away from home depends on how you play the conditions and that can be difficult in T20s,” Morgan said.
(With PTI inputs)
