Ajit Agarkar's Master Plan: Rishabh Pant's Test Comeback

Rishabh Pant had a rough patch on May 19, getting benched from India's ODI squad against Afghanistan and losing his Test vice-captaincy. Ajit Agarkar, the selection wizard, wants Pant to unleash his full potential in Test cricket. While KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan step in for ODIs, Pant's still got his eyes on the longer game. Can he rise like a phoenix in New Chandigarh and beyond? Stay tuned!

Quick rundown

1.Rishabh Pant's cricket journey took a detour with his ODI exclusion.

2.Ajit Agarkar insists Pant is still a Test cricket superstar in the making.

3.KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan are the new wicketkeeping duo for ODIs.

4.The solitary Test is set to unfold in New Chandigarh—get your popcorn ready!

5.Selectors believe Pant's best days in Test cricket are yet to come.

India vs Afghanistan Test: Squad Shake-Up and Key Players
India vs Afghanistan Test: Squad Shake-Up and Key Players
Hey, how you doin'? India’s ready to rumble with Afghanistan in a Test match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium from June 6 to 10! After a tough series against South Africa, they’re bringing in fresh faces like Yashasvi and KL to open. And guess what? Rishabh’s the captain now! Let’s get this cricket party started, folks!
07:10 am on Friday, 24 April, 2026
Rohan Gavaskar: Time for LSG to Release Rishabh Pant's Captaincy
Rohan Gavaskar: Time for LSG to Release Rishabh Pant's Captaincy
Listen up, folks! Rohan Gavaskar just hit the nail on the head: Rishabh Pant needs to hand over the captaincy to save his batting from crashing harder than a malfunctioning suit. The Lucknow Super Giants are floundering at the bottom of the IPL 2026 table, and if they don’t switch gears soon, they’ll be playing a never-ending game of playoff hide and seek.
05:57 am on Tuesday, 5 May, 2026

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