“Superhuman” Rishabh Pant worked a miracle when he got back: Akram Wasim

In the most recent India vs. Bangladesh first Test in Chennai, Rishabh Pant achieved a spectacular comeback to Test cricket. After 632 days away from the longest format, Pant made his debut for India. He scored a brilliant 109 in the second innings to lead the hosts to a commanding 280-run victory. Pakistani legend Wasim Akram praised Pant for his perseverance and tenacity as the 26-year-old made a triumphant comeback to the Test game following his terrifying vehicle tragedy in 2022. When word of Pant’s accident spread, Akram claimed that many in Pakistan and India were concerned. But upon his return, he made a remarkable comeback in the conventional format.

On Sportskeeda, Akram remarked, “Look at Pant’s performance, the miracle that he has performed by proving he is superhuman by returning from his tragedy.” We were all concerned about him in Pakistan. After the manner his accident transpired, and I tweeted about him out of concern.

Akram Wasim

Akram, who was already in awe of Pant’s stroke play, remembered how the keeper-batter used to hit the bowlers prior to his mishap. But, Pant’s recovery from his injury was extremely remarkable for Pakistan.

The way he performed in Australia with the century back then. The way he used to play in Test cricket, remarked Akram. “The manner he batted against England, even outstripping [Pat] Cummins with a reverse sweep against [James] Anderson in a Test match. He is unique.

Particularly considering what he endured during that horrifying event and how resilient his mind had to be to recover from it. Especially after what he went experienced in that terrible event and how resilient his mind had to be to recover from it.

According to Akram, the tale of Pant’s renaissance is one that will inspire future generations to overcome every challenge. I think that’s a story that should be recounted to inspire young people everywhere for many generations. Akram answered, ‘You can return the way Pant did.

Akram declared, “He’s a miracle kid.” He returned and averaged 40 in the IPL, scoring 446 runs at a strike rate of 155.

It’s time to move on from the success of the T20 World Cup and concentrate on the future: Rohit Sharma

The skipper stated that it was difficult to choose between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for the role of wicketkeeper batter for India in the One-Day Internationals, despite the fact that both players are “match-winners” in their own right. Captain Rohit Sharma stated that it was time to move past the joy of winning the T20 World Cup.

And look forward to the new challenges that Team India will face going forward. Including the Champions Trophy, which is scheduled for next year. Ahead of the 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

“I enjoyed my time away from cricket. Coming home after winning the World Cup was an amazing sensation, especially considering all we went through in Delhi and Mumbai. However, as the game of cricket progresses, we must also move on,” Rohit remarked on the eve of Thursday’s first ODI between Sri Lanka and India.

India vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup

“Anything we have done in the past has been beneficial for the time it was done. But we must continue to go forward because time is not stopping. That’s what transpired following the World Cup in 2023. Although there was a great deal of disappointment, we had to move on and focus on this World Cup. We need to consider our future as a team now that the T20 World Cup is finished. Indeed, there is much to anticipate a major tournament is soon to take place, he continued.

Rohit stated, “I know Gambhir for a very long time and we have played a little bit of cricket together,” in reference to the new head coach, Gautam Gambhir. He knows exactly what he wants from the team and is quite clear-headed.

Basically, the topics of our conversations have been what the team needs, our weaknesses, our successes, etc. The topic of conversation was how to move the team forward. However, we shouldn’t make too many long-term plans. He explained that the purpose of the three games we have scheduled is to learn from them about how to play and what we want to accomplish in ODI cricket.