India’s thumping series win over the West Indies was on expected lines and while there is a sense of achievement, one should not forget the quality of opposition in this series. Keeping the big tour of Australia in mind, Pant’s performance could create a problem of plenty for the Indian selectors with first choice Test wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha back to full fitness after a successful surgery. Indian team’s chief coach Ravi Shastri was asked about whom would he prefer for the Australia tour and he had this to say, “Pant is another such youngster. He though will have to improve his wicket-keeping skills in order to cement a permanent place in the playing XI. Wriddhiman Saha succeeded MS Dhoni in the Test team on the basis of his excellent keeping skills and will be expected to fight for his place in the team.

Source: Hindustan Times October 14, 2018 15:45 UTC