The 27-year-old Rishabh Pant, who recently made a buzz with his appearance at Wimbledon, also shared insights on India’s playing XI, how the team overcame the absence of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the second Test, and the strong on-field communication between himself and captain Shubman Gill.
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