‘Want Rishabh Pant to be the best Test player he’s always been’: Ajit Agarkar after vice-captaincy goes to KL Rahul
Rishabh Pant is facing significant challenges in his cricket career, having lost his vice-captaincy and ODI spot. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar emphasized that the decision was made to allow Pant to focus on his batting, as he remains a key player for the Test team. Meanwhile, KL Rahul has been appointed as the new vice-captain due to his leadership experience and strong record.
- ▪Rishabh Pant has been removed from the Test vice-captaincy and replaced by KL Rahul.
- ▪Pant's recent performance in the IPL has been underwhelming, scoring only 251 runs in 12 matches.
- ▪Ajit Agarkar stated that the decision aims to help Pant concentrate on his batting for Test matches.
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