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South Africa vs India: Rahul Dravid hints at ‘conversations’ with Rishabh Pant over timing of his photographs

India head trainer Rahul Dravid admitted that there’s a wish to have conversations with Rishabh Pant over the timing of his photographs, together with the wild slog that resulted in his dismissal in the second one innings of the second one Take a look at in opposition to South Africa.

Dravid stated he would at all times need Pant to play certain cricket, however from time to time, the shot variety might be other.

“We all know Rishabh performs undoubtedly and he performs in a specific means and has were given him a little bit little bit of good fortune. However after all, there are occasions when we’re going to need to have some type of stage of dialog round that.

“…it’s just a bit bit or possibly a collection of the time to play that (shot),” Dravid stated on the digital post-match press convention after his aspect suffered a seven-wicket loss to South Africa in the second one Take a look at right here.

Pant attempted to break Kagiso Rabada out of the bottom at the 3rd ball of his innings however ended up edging it to the wicketkeeper, drawing sharp grievance from all quarters.

‘Rishabh is a good participant’

“No person goes to ever inform Rishabh (Pant) to not be a good participant or to not be an competitive participant however on occasion it’s only the query of selecting and opting for the time to try this,” Dravid stated when in particular requested whether or not he used to be disappointed with Pant’s shot.

Dravid, himself a veteran of 164 Checks, additionally stated that Rishabh used to be somebody who can exchange the process the sport in no time.

“I believe it’s, you have got simply are available in, possibly giving your self a little bit extra time could be a little bit bit extra really useful however glance I imply after all we all know what we’re getting with Rishabh.

“He’s a in reality certain participant, he’s somebody who can exchange the process the sport in no time for us, so naturally received’t take that clear of him and ask him to grow to be one thing very other.

“However on occasion, it’s only about simply understanding what’s the proper time to possibly assault and play out (a) somewhat tough length that units the sport up for you or units your innings up. So, I imply he (Pant) is studying.

“He performs in a specific means, so it’s at all times one thing that he’s going to continue to learn, stay bettering and stay getting higher,” elaborated Dravid.