Cricket experts were baffled by Virat Kohli's decision to start Rishabh Pant instead of Wriddhiman Saha in last month's first Test against New Zealand. Saha had been the go-to keeper throughout the home season, delivering stellar performances against South Africa and Bangladesh. The decision to bench him became a point of contention after India lost the series 2-0.
Saha's sudden absence from the lineup fueled rumors that the two keepers were locked in a fierce competition for the spot. However, the 35-year-old from Bengal recently cleared the air in an interview, stating plainly that no such rivalry exists and that he and Pant actually share a great rapport.Bengal recently made it clear in an interview that there is no competition between him and Pant. He also made it clear that the two get along very nicely.
Saha explained that he and Rishabh often joke around and spend their training sessions chatting about the game and other life topics. He emphasized that Pant is always striving for improvement and that they frequently exchange professional insights.
According to NDTV Sports, Saha mentioned that he has shared some tips with Rishabh, but stressed that Pant would only incorporate them if they fit his own style. He noted that these adjustments take time to develop in training and aren't overnight fixes, so it's up to Rishabh to see what works best for him.