Former India cricketer Rahul Dravid recently recalled wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s match-winning knock during the historic Gabba Test in Brisbane during the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21. Pant scored a magnificent 89* on Day 5 of the Test and helped India register a three-wicket win to seal the series by 2-1.
Dravid hailed Pant for his match-winning knock which helped India register their second consecutive Test series win in Australia. He also praised the youngster for his ability to perform under pressure and ending Australia’s 32-year-long unbeaten streak at the Gabba.
“I think Rishabh’s was an incredible performance. Watching Rishabh there and chasing to get 89 to win that Test match at the Gabba, with everything on the line and such a depleted side, to put in that kind of performance under that kind of pressure-truly sensational,” Dravid said to Star Sports.
Further speaking ahead, the legendary batter praised his adaptability to Test cricket and said that thanks to him India were able to find MS Dhoni’s replacement quickly.
“What a special cricketer he’s been. He’s just taken to Test cricket like a duck to water. It’s just phenomenal. I mean, it’s hard to imagine that, after Dhoni left, you felt there might be some time for someone to come in and replace him. I’m not saying he’s replaced him, but certainly in Test cricket, his performances have been absolutely sensational,” Dravid added.
