Indian off-spinner, Harbhajan Singh has praised veteran Indian cricketer, MS Dhoni for helping out Rishabh Pant in the middle during the second T20I game between New Zealand and India in Auckland. Dashing young batsman Rishabh Pant scored 40 runs off 28 deliveries and remained unbeaten till the end. India defeated New Zealand by seven wickets with seven balls to spare to level the series 1-1.
Harbhajan praised Pant and also revealed how Dhoni helped Pant in the second T20I. “Rishabh Pant made full use of his opportunity today while batting with MS Dhoni. When he hit a few casual shots, Dhoni walked up to him and explained what he needed to do. After that he played safer shots, down the ground and hit only the balls which were there to be hit,” he said.
The seasoned India offie also feels if Rishabh Pant keeps performing well, he would get selected for the World Cup. “Every opportunity will take Pant closer to the ICC World Cup 2019 squad, especially if he continues to keep scoring like this. I fell he has that X factor which India will need in the World Cup. Pant is someone who can change games,” Harbhajan said.