Virat Kohli and his team would like youngster Rishabh Pant’s energy level to continue for the rest of the series despite losing the first Test.
Losing the first Test to England by 227 runs is going to be a big lesson for India before going into the next Test at the same venue which starts Saturday.
Virat Kohli Thinks Rishabh Pant’s Personality Is Helpful For Team As He Brings A Lot Of Energy
After Tuesday’s defeat, India skipper Virat Kohli spoke about a lot of things that didn’t go in India’s favour in the 1st Test defeat and which they would like to improve in the future. But one thing Virat Kohli and his team would like to continue for the rest of the series is the way wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant remains animated behind the stumps, something that keeps the energy levels going for India.
The youngster was pretty vocal on the field and kept boosting his teammates when England took the upper hand. His funny chirps were clearly audible on the stump mic; for example, when he said ‘My name is Washington and I wanna go DC’ or called out Cheteshwar Pujara as ‘Pujinder’.
Speaking about his antics, Virat Kohli said, “He’s (Pant) a guy who likes to have fun on the field. That’s his personality and essence. We want him to continue doing that manner because that keeps the boys entertained and conversation out there is very helpful when the situation is tough and the things are not going your way.”
“His personality is very helpful for the team. He brings in a lot of energy and we want him to continue the same way,” the Indian captain added.
England bowled out India for 192 in the final innings on Day 5 to successfully defend the target of 420 which they had set on Day 4. England had scored 178 runs in its second innings and 578 runs in the first innings mainly due to Joe Root’s 218, while India made 337 in the first innings.
Joe Root, England skipper on Tuesday admitted that Rishabh Pant was a big factor in his side not declaring in their second innings even after the lead crossed the 400-run mark.
Virat Kohli: In The Next 3 Tests India Is Going To Give A Tough Fight And Not Let Things Slip Away Like 1st Test
Besides the light input on Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli mentioned it clearly that India is going to give a tough fight to the visitors in the next three matches.
“We are a side that accepts our failures and faults and learns from them. One thing is for sure that in the next three matches we are going to give a tough fight and not let things slip away like it did in this Test. We have to start off with good body language and put pressure on the opposition,” said Kohli in the post-match presentation.
“Understand fields, the pace of the pitch and what the bowlers are doing, all those kind of things will be crucial. In the end, it is the mindset and we are trying to get that back. We know how to bounce back and will give our best effort in the next game.”
England grabbed the top spot on the WTC table after their famous win at Chepauk while India slipped below New Zealand and Australia for the first time in the competition.
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