Former Pakistani player made a big comment on Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant’s fitness
Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant (Image Source: Twitter)
The Indian Test team is gearing up for playing the one-off, rescheduled Test match against England, starting on 1 July 2022. After getting a break, big players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma joined the squad along with players who played in the recently concluded home T20I series against South Africa.
Players like Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer had joined the Team in Leicestershire as India is busy playing a four-day warm-up match there. However, now, a former Pakistan player Danish Kaneria came up with a big comment on the fitness level of both Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant.
“Their Fitness Is Not Up To Standard” – Danish Kaneria
Speaking on his own YouTube channel, Danish Kaneria criticized the fitness level of both these players as he believed that they are quite behind others in the race of fitness. He said: “Rishabh Pant’s level of fitness is far below average. It is, in my opinion, only mediocre. When Kohli assumed the captaincy, the team’s fitness requirements underwent a significant shift. But compared to others, Pant is falling behind”
Kaneria also raised questions on the fitness level of the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma despite having full praise for his pure batting abilities. “Even though Rohit Sharma is also not in great shape, he is a batter, therefore that is okay for him. However, as a wicketkeeper, Pant needs to increase his physical fitness,” he added.
Former Pakistan spinner clarified that Rishabh Pant needs to keep his fitness as his first priority as it will impact his flexibility also. “We have witnessed how he has not been able to crouch correctly when keeping in recent games, even at this young age. This is due to his weight issues. His flexibility is also impacted by it. He plays to immediately hit the bowlers. Fitness is also the sole way to develop mental fortitude and maturity “Danish Kaneria concluded.
Both these players will be in action for the rescheduled Test match. After that, they are tipped to be part of the ODI and T20I series also for India against England.
