THERE was an interesting moment during the post-match press conference after the India - England clash during the 2019 ODI World Cup. Rohit Sharma was asked by a reporter if he was surprised to see Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan’s injury replacement, at No. 4 (an important position in the line-up) in his first WC match.
The centurion on that day took a pause and said, “Not really, because you all guys wanted Rishabh Pant to play right?,” he had said. “You all guys where is Rishabh Pant? Where is Rishabh Pant? There he is at No. 4.”
Although the then vice-captain had deflected the question in his typical candid manner, four years on, it still remains relevant. And this time, Sharma is the one who is at the helm, set to lead India into another ODI World Cup, this time at home.
This story is from the March 21, 2023 edition of The Morning Standard.
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