Rishabh Pant was compared to Adam Gilchrist by Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting believes Rishabh Pant and former batsman Adam Gilchrist have a similar mentality, but he wants the India wicketkeeper to play at least 50-60 Test matches before making any comparisons. Ponting, the head coach of the Delhi Capitals, has kept a close eye on Pant during the Indian Premier League (IPL). “Yes, they are quite similar. I know Rishabh has come into the scene, but let’s wait till he’s played 50-60 Test matches before comparing parallels to one of the all-time great wicket-keeper hitters “Ponting stated in an interview with The ICC Review.

The former Australia captain also differentiated between Pant and Gilchrist’s behaviour on and off the pitch. But they are quite different when it comes to personality: Rishabh is louder, a lot noisier, and very competitive.” Ponting added.

He added that Gilly was also extremely competitive, but he was a lot quieter and reserved, until he got his bat and then he became exactly like Rishabh. Pant captained the Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2021, and Ponting noted how both wicket-keepers approach batting in a same manner.

Pant captained the Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2021, and Ponting noted how both wicket-keepers approach batting in a same manner.

Ponting remembered how Gilchrist would play risky shots in crunch situations, saying that Rishabh would be the same. If you look at Rishabh, I’m not sure how many Test hundreds he has, but he does have a few 90s. And he’s genuinely out there, attempting to bring up his hundred with a six. Isn’t that the good and the bad?”