New Delhi: Former India speedster Sreesanth believes that Rishabh Pant would be happy to see Virat Kohli bat at number three and score runs after the stalwart batter struggled to muster up runs in the opening slot.
Kohli is yet to make headlines in the ongoing T20 World Cup for his art with the bat. While opening alongside skipper Rohit Sharma, the 35-year-old has amassed just five runs in three games for the Indian team.
After having a record-breaking season with the bat for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the recently concluded IPL, fans expected fireworks to emerge from Virat's bat in the marquee event. However, the tricky surface of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium has left Virat tottering for runs.
With Virat promoted to the opening slot, Pant, who made his international comeback in the ongoing event, took up the mantle to play influential knocks at the number three spot. He has thrived in the new role and has racked up 96 runs in three matches with his wide variety of shots.
Sreesanth feels that if Kohli returns to his number three spot, Pant will continue to perform as he is a player who can adapt to different situations and positions in the batting order.
Pant is a player who can adapt to any situation. We have seen him bat at different positions. He is a brilliant player, and I think Pant will be happy if Virat goes at number three. Pant doesn't look at the situation, wicket or the bowler. He just looks at the ball.
I think that is a quality that youngsters should focus on. I think he loves Virat, and he would love to see Virat score more runs. If Virat comes just before him, imagine the freedom that Pant gets, he might just hit the reverse sweep on the first ball.
So that is Pant," Sreesanth, who features as an expert on Caught and Bold on Disney+ Hotstar, said while speaking. (with Agency inputs)
