Team India skipper Rohit Sharma has delivered a witty response to England batter Ben Duckett's recent statement regarding Yashasvi Jaiswal's attacking batting approach. Duckett's remarks, made after Day 3 of the Rajkot Test, stirred controversy as he suggested that England deserved credit for encouraging Indian batters, specifically Jaiswal, to adopt an aggressive style of play.
Duckett faced criticism from Indian cricket fans for his perceived arrogance, with former England captain Nasser Hussain also weighing in, urging England batters to learn from Jaiswal's approach. However, Rohit Sharma offered a tongue-in-cheek rebuttal during a media interaction ahead of the Dharamshala Test, suggesting that Duckett might not have witnessed Rishabh Pant's aggressive batting.
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"There was a guy named Rishabh Pant in our team, probably Ben Duckett hasn't seen him playing," remarked Rohit Sharma.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal's exceptional form in the ongoing Test series against England has been remarkable, characterized by his aggressive approach and ability to dominate bowlers. Jaiswal has smashed 23 sixes in four Tests, achieving the distinction of hitting over 20 sixes in a Test series. Additionally, he equaled Wasim Akram's record for the most sixes in a Test innings, with 12.
Before Jaiswal's emergence, Rishabh Pant was known for his counter-attacking style of play, often rescuing the team from precarious situations with his bold and cautious approach, establishing himself as a match-winner in Test cricket.
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