New Delhi. The 5-match T20 series between India and South Africa (IND vs SA) has come to an end. Both the teams ended the series with a 2-2 draw. At the beginning of the series, South Africa defeated India in the first and second matches, but in the subsequent two, third and fourth matches, the Indian team made a spectacular comeback. Africa) was defeated. This was to be held in Bangalore’s M Chinnaswamy after this, but the match had to be canceled due to rain. After which both the teams ended the series on a level playing field. In this series, many new faces were given to the selectors in the team. The reason behind this is also the T20 World Cup to be held this year and for that the series was very important.
Rishabh Pant disappointed
Many new players also performed brilliantly in the T20 series with South Africa, but there were many players who flopped in this series. The first name in this is that of the captain Rishabh Pant selected for the series. Yes, Rishabh Pant disappointed the coach and management of the team a lot in this series. Even before this, Rishabh Pant’s bat remained silent even in IPL 2022. However, despite such performances, he was chosen as the captain of the Indian team in the tour with South Africa. The statement of former Indian veteran cricketer Madan Lal has come on this performance of Rishabh Pant. He has given a scathing reaction to Rishabh Pant.
I would have prevented Pant from becoming captain: Madan Lal
Madan Lal, who was part of the 1983 World Cup winning team, said about Rishabh Pant that “I prevent him from becoming the captain and do not allow it because such a player should be given this responsibility later. Being the captain of India is a big deal. He is a young player. He’s not going anywhere. The longer he plays, the more matured he will be.”
Captain after two years – Madan Lal
After this, Madan Lal while talking about making Rishabh Pant the captain said that in the next two years if he takes his batting to the next level, then he will be a good captain and will be able to deal with things well. He is a player of different nature. MS Dhoni was a cool captain who admired him as a captain. Virat Kohli was a great batsman. I am not saying that Pant should change his batting style but it will be great if he plays with a little maturity.
Let us tell you that Rishabh Pant has been battling poor form for a long time. From IPL 2022 to the series with South Africa, his bat has been silent in both.