Asia Cup 2022: 3 reasons why India must continue to back Rishabh Pant

Team India lost to Pakistan in the Super 4 stage of the 2022 Asia Cup. Rishabh Pant played for India instead of Dinesh Karthik. He scored 14 off 12 balls. Experts and captain Rohit Sharma criticized him for his poor performance. India have a decision to make ahead of their Asia cup clash against Sri Lanka.

Rishabh Pant is India's best bet for attacking spin in the middle overs. He has a strike rate of 111.58 against spin and 98.86 against left-arm spinners. He's shown immense ability against the spin bowling in Indian Premier League. With Ravindra Jadeja injured, Pant's importance has increased. India needs at least one left handed batter.

Rishabh Pant's biggest issue in T20I cricket is shot-selection. It's an issue of temperament and not technique. He's great at taking on left-arm spinners and leg-spinners in Tests. His only technical flaw is that he loses shape on his big hits.

Rishabh Pant has been earmarked as a candidate to replace Rohit Sharma. He has already captained India in T20I cricket. Pant is one of the core members of India's team in all formats. India need to back him to come good. He is destined to become one the best in the world if only given the time.

Rishabh Pant should continue to play T20Is for India.