Gavaskar feels India should go with Pant as they need a finisher at No.6 while also providing a left-hand option in the middle order.
Rishabh Pant could now have to play second fiddle to KL Rahul in limited-overs cricket after KL Rahul was backed by Virat Kohli to continue as the wicketkeeper-batsman.
What does the future hold for Indian youngster Rishabh Pant after Virat Kohli seemingly confirmed that KL Rahul will continue to be the side's wicketkeeper-batsman?
Rahul batted at No 3 in the series opener, at No 5 in Rajkot before opening in the decider as Shikhar Dhawan was injured. Kohli is happy that Rahul has worked on his game and is now a match-winner.
In the second ODI, Rahul affected the stumping of Aussie skipper Aaron Finch and also took two catches behind the stumps in the second ODI besides starring with the bat with his 52-ball 80.
Andhra Pradesh's KS Bharat has been added to the Indian squad as cover for the injured wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant.
Rishabh Pant was struck on the helmet by a Pat Cummins bouncer in the 44th over of India's innings in the first ODI on Tuesday.
Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will not travel with the side to Rajkot for the second ODI against Australia.
Pant has got a concussion after being struck on his helmet while batting and is under observation at the moment.
Australia Test captain Tim Paine talked about the 'babysitter' sledge on Rishabh Pant, which went viral on social media during the Test series last year.
Team India Batting Coach Vikram Rathour on January held a press conference in Mumbai ahead of 1st ODI against Australia.
The 22-year-old Roorkee-born Pant, who is the team's first choice white-ball wicket-keeper, has so far played 15 ODIs, and scored only 346 runs.
Four years since he made his first and only appearance for India in the T20I batsman, Sanju Samson finally got his second break
Pant has constantly been criticised by fans and veterans at times for his poor performances in T20Is and ODIs.
For the Rohit, who capped off 2019 as the highest run-getter in ODI cricket, success in recent years has come through building a shield around him to "shut the noise down".
Pant shared a video of the session where he was seen doing some boxing practice with Indian cricket team's strength and conditioning coach - Nick Webb.
Rishabh Pant recently shared a post with his rumoured girlfriend Isha Negi on his Instagram profile.
Parthiv Patel backed Rishabh Pant to come good and asked him to focus on his game and not bother about what people are saying about him.
Pant shared a photo on his social media account with Dhoni and a couple of friends on the auspicious occasion.
Young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will be working under a specialist coach, said chief selector MSK Prasad.
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