ENG vs IND: "He shouldn't be compared to Gilchrist.." Ravi Ashwin lauds Rishabh Pant

Ravi Ashwin urged fans to compare Rishabh Pant with best test batters and not only with Adam Gilchrist.

Former Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin has lauded Rishabh Pant for his incredible batting show in India’s ongoing tour of England 2025. Indian Cricket Team are on a tour of England for a five-match test series.

Pant showed stunning batting form in the first two tests. In the opening test at Headingley, the wicket-keeper batsman hammered centuries in both innings. He became the first Indian player to score twin centuries in England in a test match.

In the second test at Edgbaston, he scored a crucial half-century in the second innings. During his knock, he become the first Asian wicket-keeper batter to score over 2000 runs in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia). With 342 runs across two games, he is the third highest run-scorer in the series.

He is not Adam Gilchrist- Ravi Ashwin on Rishabh Pant

While speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin lauded Pant for his magnificent performance in test cricket. He also said that Pant should not be compared to former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist. Instead, he should be compared with the best batters.

“I would like to see Rishabh Pant achieve his potential. We want him to entertain us, but he can do that and show restraint when needed. Pant is not a newbie anymore. I want to benchmark Pant to his standards,” he said.

“He is a fabulous player. He is not Adam Gilchrist-many compare him to Gilchrist. He didn’t have such a good defence. Pant has a high-quality defence. He should be compared with some of the best batters, not Gilchrist. Rishabh Pant can do Pant things,” Ashwin added.

Meanwhile, Indian Cricket Team and England Cricket Team are gearing up for the third test. The encounter will commence on July 10 at the Lord’s. The five-match test series is currently tied 1-1. While England won the first test by five wickets, India won the second test by 336 runs.

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