Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, former India opener Aakash Chopra mentioned that Pant is the prisoner of his own reputation. The swashbuckling batter is known for his attacking game, utilizing an unorthodox style of shot-making that has sometimes backfired in recent years.
"The scrutiny around Rishabh Pant is justified. He is a prisoner of his own reputation for playing unorthodox shots and rarely looks to grind out runs when the situation demands it. Last season, despite opportunities to take time and rebuild his form, he continued to play risky shots, which drew criticism," Chopra said on the JioHotstar.
Why is Rishabh Pant out of Team India?
Chopra further explained that the unique way of Rishabh Pant's vision about the game makes him apart from the mainstream. The former cricketer turned commentator and cricket expert claimed that Rahul Dravid, former India head coach, was not happy with the southpaw's batting approach either.
Rishabh Pant to take lessons from Yuvraj Singh
The batter himself might have realised that he needs to transform his infamous batting approach. Pant expressed his desire to take lessons from former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who is guiding the stars like Abhishek Sharma, Priyansh Arya, and Prabhsimran Singh.
Meanwhile, Pant's last match for India was the second Test against South Africa at Guwahati, from November 22-26, 2025, where he scored only 7 and 13 runs in the first and second innings, respectively.
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