Ben Stokes Praises Rishabh Pant Ahead of Second Test Showdown

As excitement builds for the second Test against India, England cricket captain Ben Stokes has commended Rishabh Pant's audacious playing style. Speaking ahead of the match, Stokes voiced his enthusiasm for Pant's dynamic batting, despite the Indian player's impressive but ultimately futile twin centuries in the first Test at Leeds, where England secured a remarkable chase.

Stokes remarked on Pant's ability to captivate and electrify with his aggressive approach: 'I absolutely love watching Rishabh Pant play cricket. I love the way he takes it on, in all formats of the game.' Stokes acknowledged Pant's knack for drawing criticism, but highlighted the rewards of allowing such free-spirited talent to flourish, reflecting on the brilliance of Pant's back-to-back centuries.

Turning his attention to team strategies, when questioned about India's plan to manage pacer Jasprit Bumrah's participation across the series, Stokes remained unfazed. He asserted that England's focus is on their own game, allowing India to determine its public strategies. England's lineup for the upcoming Test includes Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Joe Root among others, ready to continue their winning momentum. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)