Thu Nov 21 22:38:58 UTC 2024: ## Ganguly Names Pant as India’s Next Red-Ball King After Kohli
**New Delhi, [Date]:** Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has declared Rishabh Pant the next best red-ball batsman for India after Virat Kohli. In an interview with Rev Sportz, Ganguly lauded Pant’s exceptional performances in Test cricket, highlighting his impressive innings in England, Australia, and South Africa. While acknowledging Pant’s need to further solidify his white-ball game, Ganguly emphasized Pant’s prowess in Test matches as a generational talent.
Ganguly’s prediction comes after Pant’s strong showing in recent series against Bangladesh and New Zealand, where he scored 422 runs across five Tests at an average of 46.88. His 99-run innings in Bengaluru against New Zealand was particularly noteworthy. The former captain’s statement has quickly gone viral on social media.
Pant’s importance to the Indian team is undeniable, especially with the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series against Australia. Australian players themselves have recognized Pant as a highly dangerous batsman. The series, starting November 22nd in Perth, is highly anticipated by fans and former cricketers alike, with India aiming for a hat-trick of series wins in Australia.
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