Why Sourav Ganguly ‘didn't like’ Rishabh Pant in Australia during BGT? How can Indian vice-captain improve in England?

Rishabh Pant was heavily criticised for his choice of shots against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. In nine innings, Pant managed just 255 runs with the best of 61 in the fifth and final Test in Sydney. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly didn't hesitate in admitting that he 'didn't like' the wicketkeeper's show in Australia as the latter ‘kept swinging’ his bat too often. 

A few months later, another challenge awaits Pant in England as India prepare for a gruelling five-match Test series, starting on June 20 at Headingly. “He’s a very good player, but he has to continue playing the way he played a few years ago,” Ganguly told Revsportz. 

“I saw him in Australia, and I didn’t like what I saw. Too many shots. He kept swinging. The ball decked around at certain venues,” added Ganguly, who had worked with Pant closely at Delhi Capitals last year.