On Friday, with Australia being relentless in their bowling, Pant took blows all over his body to make a hard-fought 40 off 98 balls, including three fours and a six. \u201cIt\u2019s mostly because of the pitch, but at the same time as an individual, when you are not having the best of tours, you want to apply yourself more than ever, and that\u2019s what I did. Hopefully I got little bit out of it \u2013 not what I wanted 100%. But something for the team is always better.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cDefinitely it\u2019s not the same kind of trauma or anything (as compared to injuries suffered in car accident in December 2022). But it still hurts \u2013 just got to know today that these are badges of honour. Hopefully in the next few innings I don't get these 'badges of honour\u2019,\u201d said Pant to broadcasters Channel Seven ahead of day two\u2019s play.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Asked about the challenges of keeping wickets to someone like Jasprit Bumrah, Pant stated, \u201cOh man, it\u2019s actually pretty difficult because the kind of angle he creates \u2013 sometimes you have to move to one side a little quicker and when it comes to other side, you just have to manage it. Quite difficult, but part of the job I would say.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In IPL 2025, Pant will play for Lucknow Super Giants, after being snapped by the franchise for a record INR 27 crore at the mega auction in Jeddah last year. He feels it should be a great experience to play under the coaching of former Australia opener and head coach Justin Langer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt will be pretty awesome, because what I have heard from people is, he\u2019s very passionate about the game. I haven\u2019t worked with him a lot, but the kind of conversations we had \u2013 just the kind of small chats, it has always been positive.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In IPL 2025, Pant will play for Lucknow Super Giants, after being snapped by the franchise for a record INR 27 crore at the mega auction in Jeddah last year. He feels it should be a great experience to play under the coaching of former Australia opener and head coach Justin Langer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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