Which shot is safe to play in England? Indian vice-captain Rishabh Pant shares crucial advice ahead of Test series

Excitement is building as Engine and India PREPARE TO LOCK HORNS IN A Five-Match Test Series Starting June 20, At Headingley, Leeds. The Series Marks the Beginning of A New Era for Indian Test Cricket, Following the withdrawal of Stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Under the leadership of Shubman gill and his deputy Rishabh panta relatively Young Indian Side Will Aim to Conquer England in Their Own Backyard – A feat that has eluded their since 2007.

With England Boasting A Strong Home Record and India Undergoing A Transitional Phase, This Series Promise to Be A Closely Contested Battle. Both Teams are keen to make an early statement in the first match.

Rishabh Pant Shares Batting Strategy for English Conditions

Ahead of the Series Opener, India’s Vice-Captain Pant Addressed the Media On Wednesday and Revealed a Key Technical Adjustment He’s made to handle the Swing-Friendly Conditions in England. According to pant, Playing Side-on is the Safest and Most Effective Approach for Bathers on English Pitches.

“I think this changes is mostly mental, but there’s a bit of technical addjustment too. In Odis and T20s, your stance is a little open to allow shot-making, but in tests, especially in engine, you have to play more side-on-it really helps again swing,” Said Pant.

Pant, who has scored 556 Runs in nine tests in England at an average of 32.70 – Including Two Centuries – Emphasized the Importance of Mindset Along with Technique. He Said: “This is a basic technical thing that i have changed. Apart from this, it is just a matter of mentality.”.

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Pant expected to shop leadership and batting responsibility

Pant is set to bat at no.5 in the lineup, a crucial position especialy after the exits of kohli and rohit. With His Experience in English Conditions and a Proven Track Record, pant will not only anchor the middle order but also provides guidance to the inexperienced batting unit.

As vice-caps, pant’s leadership AlongSide Skipper Gill Will Be Key to India’s Success in this high-pan-series series. The Team Management Will Be Banking on His Aggressive Yet Calculated Batting Style to Counter England’s Pace Attack and Stability Stability in the Middle Overs.

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