The biggest rivalry in the cricket world is just a few hours away. In New York, India and Pakistan are ready to lock horns with all their strength. The match is spreading excitement even before the tournament starts. After Rishabh Pant came back to national duty, he was seen batting in the number three position. Buzz was going over his batting order. Rohit Sharma discussed Rishabh Pant‘s position at number three in the Indian lineup before the match against Pakistan.
Rohit Sharma on Rishabh Pant’s Batting Order:
Finally, the highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 has commenced. All the teams have started their journey. Team India started their World Cup journey with a warm-up match against Bangladesh. In that match, India’s batting lineup had a surprising move. While Virat Kohli came to open the innings with Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant. that was a tactical move where the management experimented with different moves. In that warm-up game, he scored 53 runs. He continued batting at number 3 against Ireland too and scored unbeaten 36 runs.
Before the crucial match against Pakistan, there was much discussion about Pant’s batting position. As the team gears up for the blockbuster clash, Indian captain Rohit Sharma nearly confirmed that the wicketkeeper-batsman will continue to bat at number three. Rohit said, “I had to look at Rishabh in the few games in IPL to make up my mind on where he will bat in the World Cup.”
Rohit on Pakistan:
It is just a few hours left for the biggest tournament. But Pakistan faced a tragic defeat against the USA in their last match. After that, a lot of speculations are going over their form. Last time when both teams locked horns in this tournament, India registered a thrilling over them. And they will try to repeat the same.
Statistically, India is in a little better position compared with Pakistan. On this matter, Rohit Sharma said, “Nothing changes. We have played them seven months back in the Asia Cup and (ODI) World Cup. But T20 is unpredictable. That’s what T20 cricket is all about.”
Later he added, “Last World Cup, Pakistan lost to Zimbabwe but ended up playing the final. On your day anyone can beat anyone.”
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