Wicketkeeping a specialist place in Tests, one missed probability can change a match: Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha stated he doesn’t really feel any stress due to Rishabh Pant’s type with the bat as a result of he thinks of himself as a specialist wicketkeeper. Saha had been picked for the first Test vs Australia within the latest collection, however Pant was most well-liked over him within the subsequent matches after Saha scored 9 and 4 within the match. Pant ultimately went on to play a number one function in India’s 2-1 collection victory.
“I have been hearing these comparisons since 2018. I believe in doing my job and I am not worried about how Pant is batting. I don’t want to change my game because of that. It’s up to the team management to decide who will stand behind the stumps,” Saha informed TOI.
Saha additionally stated that wicketkeeping, in Tests, ought to be a specialist function as a result of one missed probability can change the end result of a match.

“There are situations when a missed chance can change the result of a match. Wicketkeeping is a specialist job especially in Test cricket. I am not claiming to hold on to every catch that comes my way, but this is a specialist position and should remain so,” Saha stated.
Pant’s capacity to show matches round together with his counter-attacking batting makes him a useful asset to the staff, however his wicketkeeping typically leaves lots to be desired. He was additionally criticised after lacking a flurry of catches in the course of the Australia collection.

Speaking on Pant’s wicketkeeping, Saha stated, “Look, now that Pant is keeping I am sure he will work on it and try to get better. The team management is keeping faith in him and I am sure they know what to prioritise – his batting or keeping.”