We plan to try out as many options as possible before T20 World Cup: Pant | Cricket News – Times of India

KOLKATA: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant says the team is looking at exploring as many options as possible in the build-up to the T20 World Cup, which is to take place in eight month’s time.
Pant, who was appointed vice-captain in the absence of KL Rahul for the ongoing T20 series against the West Indies, smashed a brisk half-century in the team’s win in the second game here on Friday night.
Among other questions, he was also asked about the plans for the T20 World Cup in Australia.
“There’s still time for the World Cup, so the plan is to try out as many options as possible,” the 24-year-old said at the post-match media interaction.
“We are trying to find out which positions suit whom and how they can benefit the team. So we’re trying out several options, whatever seems right for the team eventually will be final.”

In the absence of the rested pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, seamer Harshal Patel held his nerves to help India emerge winner after West Indies big hitter Rovman Powell threatened to take the game away with back-to-back sixes in the final over.
Pant said the plan was to keep the ball outside off stump.
“After getting hit for two sixes, the talk was to try bowling outside off, but then he ultimately backed himself.
“There’s obviously pressure in the game, but as individuals, we tend to focus on our skill rather than thinking too much,” Pant added.
With the injury-prone Hardik Pandya not available, India are also looking to use seam-bowling all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer as a finisher.
Venkatesh, who caught the selectors’ eye after impressing as an explosive opener for Kolkata Knight Riders in the UAE leg of the IPL 2021, played an 18-ball 33-run cameo.
He, along with Pant, put on an entertaining 76-run partnership from 35 balls to lift India’s total to 186/5.

In the absence of the rested pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, seamer Harshal Patel held his nerves to help India emerge winner after West Indies big hitter Rovman Powell threatened to take the game away with back-to-back sixes in the final over.
Pant said the plan was to keep the ball outside off stump.
“After getting hit for two sixes, the talk was to try bowling outside off, but then he ultimately backed himself.
“There’s obviously pressure in the game, but as individuals, we tend to focus on our skill rather than thinking too much,” Pant added.
With the injury-prone Hardik Pandya not available, India are also looking to use seam-bowling all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer as a finisher.
Venkatesh, who caught the selectors’ eye after impressing as an explosive opener for Kolkata Knight Riders in the UAE leg of the IPL 2021, played an 18-ball 33-run cameo.
He, along with Pant, put on an entertaining 76-run partnership from 35 balls to lift India’s total to 186/5.