'Give freedom to attack…', former Indian cricketer advocated Rishabh Pant, said – 'It is okay to be out while attacking'

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IND VS SL: The Indian cricket team is currently on Sri Lanka tour. The 2-match Test series between the two teams is going to start from August 15, on which everyone's eyes are fixed. Before the start of the series, there is a lot of discussion about Rishabh Pant's name in the circles of cricket. In this context, now former Indian cricketer Deepdas Gupta has given a statement that Rishabh Pant should be given freedom to play freely, so that he can play an important role in helping Team India win by playing his natural game.

Rishabh Pant should get freedom to play freely

It is not hidden from anyone that Rishabh Pant's natural game is to attack and when he plays openly, many times he loses his wicket. After this he is often accused of playing irresponsible shots. But, former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Deepdas Gupta believes that Pant should be given the freedom to play freely, because his being in the right mindset is very important for India in this series.

Talking on his YouTube channel, Deepdas Gupta said, “He should bat like he usually does. I remember some matches when he was defensive. I would like him to get out by hitting a six instead of getting out while defending, Rishabh Pant should get freedom to attack and this is his biggest strength. Also, Sri Lankan spinners are mostly left arm spinners. Therefore, Rishabh being in form and having the right mindset is very important for Team India in this series.”

Statement given despite being irresponsible

Talking further, Deepdas Gupta said that if a batsman is out after playing an attacking shot, then he is considered irresponsible. At the same time, when the batsman is out while defending, then it is considered correct.

The former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman further said, “Responsibility is really a difficult word. The thinking of the spectators is also very strange. If a batsman defends and gets out, then he is not irresponsible, but if he gets out after playing a shot, then he is irresponsible. The truth is that the batsman's strength is defense, while for others it is attack, but now it has become okay to get out while defending, but if it is an attacking shot, then it is not considered irresponsible or It is considered hasty.”

Test head to head record of India and Sri Lanka

A total of 46 test matches have been played between India and Sri Lanka (IND VS SL) so far. During this period, the Indian cricket team has won 22 matches. Whereas Sri Lanka cricket team has won 7 matches. So far 17 matches have been drawn between these two teams. According to these figures, Team India is heavier than Sri Lanka. Let us tell you, Team India has played 5 test matches at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, in which it has won 2 matches and lost 3 matches. Now it remains to be seen how Team India performs on this ground.

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