Page 28 - Rishabh Pant

Virat Kohli backs under-fire Rishabh Pant, calls him a match-winner

Ever since Pant replaced Dhoni in the limited-overs circuit, he has been criticised by many, be it for his batting, wicket-keeping skills or be his role when it comes to reviews

India vs West Indies 1st T20: Rahul, Pant in focus ahead of World Cup 2020

In the absence of Shikhar Dhawan, the series will provide K L Rahul, who holds a good record in T20s, a very good opportunity to secure his place as Rohit Sharma's partner up the order.

Rishabh Pant taking undue pressure in trying to become Dhoni: MSK Prasad

Not so long ago, Pant was India's number one wicketkeeper batsman in all three formats but has endured an erratic run of form for some time now

India vs Ban 3rd T20I highlights: Ind win by 30 runs; Chahar gets hat-trick

Both India and Bangladesh would look to clinch the series in the final match in Nagpur. Watch IND vs BAN 3rd T20I LIVE cricket score and match commentary here

Sangakkara's advice to Pant: Keep things simple both in batting and keeping

Sangakkara felt Pant needs to be "neat and tidy behind the stumps" as the youngster has been struggling in the ongoing T20I series against Bangladesh also

Ind vs Ban 2nd T20I: Rohit plays captain's knock to take India to victory

Bangladesh had a fine start with Liton Das, Mohammad Naim putting 50-run opening stand. India's reply was equally aggressive with Rohit Sharma on the offensive from the start

Gilchrist has a word of advise for Rishabh Pant: Don't try to be Dhoni

Gilchrist believes the Indian fans should avoid comparing Pant with Dhoni

Too soon to pass judgement whether Pant can take DRS calls: Rohit

India did not review the decision when the umpire turned down an lbw appeal against Mushfiqur Rahim in the third ball of the 10th over, bowled by leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal

We will back Pant; Dhoni is on same page with selectors: MSK Prasad

Prasad said he has already mentioned that it's time to think beyond Dhoni and it reflected in their team selections

With brilliant glovework in Pune, Saha ends debate over best wicket-keeper

In a span of two days, Saha displayed extraordinary wicket-keeping skills and played a crucial role in India's emphatic series-clinching win over South Africa in the Pune encounter

Yuvraj backs Pant, says he needs guidance from Kohli to overcome the slump

Pant has been drawing flak for failing to grab his chances and getting out to rash shots despite being given a long rope by the Indian team management

Ind vs SA 3rd T20 highlights: de Kock guides Proteas to victory by 9 wckts

India managed to put a paltry 134/9 in 20 overs. Quinton de Kock continued the top form with a fifty and took South Africa easily towards victory.

Shubman Gill gets maiden call for Tests; Rohit to play as opener vs Proteas

India's first Test against South Africa will start in Visakhapatnam on October 2, while the second and third games will be held in Pune (October 10-14) and Ranchi (October 19-23) respectively.

Ind beat WI, win series 2-0; Kohli becomes most successful Test captain

It was one of the most satisfying tours for skipper Virat Kohli as his team had clean sweep in two formats

Clean sweep on cards as West Indies trail by 423 runs; Vihari, Rahane shine

The West Indies were 45 for two at stumps and with their batsmen showing very little application in the series, the hosts are unlikely to get anywhere close to the massive target

Ind vs WI 2nd Test: Focus on Rishabh Pant as India eye another clean sweep

Having won the first Test by 318 runs, India are runaway favourites going into the second and final match at the Sabina Park against Windies

Antigua Tet Day 1: Windies bowlers rattle India; Rahane puts up some fight

The 163-ball knock that was studded with 10 boundaries was the saving grace in an otherwise disappointing day for the Indian batsmen

Shreyas Iyer better than Rishabh Pant for number 4 spot in ODIs: Gavaskar

Iyer is a contender for the still vacant number four spot even though the Indian team management has been backing young wicketkeeper-batsman Pant

India tour of Windies: Pant draws flak on twitter for consistent poor show

The 21-year-old wicket-keeper batsman came in to bat at the number four in the match and was dismissed by Carlos Brathwaite in the 23rd over

IND vs WI 1st ODI preview: Can Chris Gayle revive Windies' fortunes?

India may rest Bhuvneshwar Kumar to bring Mohammed Shami to pair with and Navdeep Saini who making his ODI debut.