"That's basically how he plays. He obviously has the capability and the ability to carry out a long innings in that manner. It doesn't necessarily have to be a defensive role. When there is demand of the situation, he is intelligent enough to understand. If we are playing to save a game, we obviously want him playing those kinds of shots. But there is a 50-50 situation and there is a chance for him to change the momentum of the game, he will take that chance," said Kohli in the pre-match press conference about Pant being given an attacking role with the bat.
He further said, "That's how he plays, that's how he is and we want him to be that way. Obviously, communication is very clear from the team, where we are heading and what kind of approach is needed in different sessions. But from Rishabh we expect him to play an innings which changes the momentum of the game and take that balance towards us as a team. He's going to continue to play this way."
