Former Team India coach Ravi Shastri was invited to the dressing room by fielding coach T Dilip to hand out the best fielding award. Shastri was welcomed with a loud cheer by the staff and players alike, as he handed the award to Indian wicketkeeper-batter, Rishabh Pant. (Scorecard | As It Happened | Full Coverage)
Pant was crucial in India's win against Pakistan in New 𒐪York by scoring a crucial 40 as well as taking three catches behind the stumps.
As soon as Ravi entered the dressing room, Indian vice-captain Hardik Pandya sa𒐪id, "Do line bolna hoga (You have to give a small speech)."
Shaℱstri affirmed and said, “I had tears in my eyes when I read about his accident.”
He pointed out at Pant and further added, "“It was even worse when I saw him in the hospital. Forﷺ him to comeback from there and be back in the A zone an🦹d playing one of the biggest game India vs Pakistan was so heartwarming."
Pant's wicketkeeping skills was lauded by theᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ ex-India coach as the Men In Blue defeated Pakistan at the Nassau County International Stadium on Sunday, June 9.
“Your batting, everybody knew what you are capable of, the X factor you have but your wicketkeeping and the range of movement that you have got so quickly back after the operation is a tribute to how much you have worked hard🐠.
“Not just for yourself, it’s an inspiration to millions around the globe that from adversity from the jaws of death you ca🎃n snatch a win as well. Well done, fantastic keep up the good work and keep going.”
India were bowled out for 🀅a paltry 119 in 19 overs, and in reply, Pak🦋istan ended up 113/7 in 20 overs, losing the match by six runs.
“It was a typical India-Pakistan game, where the pendulum swinged from one side to other. Its a game that put everyone on the edge not just in the dug out or in the dressing room. In the end it is the team that seizes the൲ big moment, hold their nerves they come out on top,” said Shastri.
India next play an in-form Team USA on Wednesday, whereas Pakistan are in action against Canada on Tuesday🎃., June 11.
