Rishabh Pant: the making of India s latest superstar
Wicketkeeper-batsman whose fearless hitting sealed away series victories over Australia had the wow factor at the age of 16, says his mentor
2 February 2021 • 6:00am
Rishabh Pant, left, and Mohammed Siraj celebrate India s series victory by defeating Australia at their fortress, the Gabba
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To Kiran More, the audacity with which Rishabh Pant approached India’s final day run chases in Australia was first glimpsed in September 2014. More, the former India Test wicketkeeper and later a national selector and National Cricket Academy coach, was taking in a 50-over game between Baroda Cricket Association Under-19s A and Delhi Under-19s in Vadodara. Opening for Delhi was a slightly cherubic 16-year-old.