IND vs PAK: "It's A Different Atmosphere While Playing Pakistan"- Rishabh Pant Ahead Of IND vs PAK Clash

India is set to face rivals Pakistan in their opening clash of the T20 World Cup 2022 on October 23, at the Melbourne Stadium.

Speaking ahead of the marquee clash, according to the official website of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant admitted that there is a special feeling taking on Pakistan on the big stage and hopes to get a chance to take on the arch-rivals on Sunday.

Rishabh Pant is upbeat about the upcoming clash against rivals Pakistan

With the blockbuster clash just days away, Rishabh Pant was quoted as saying, “It’s always special playing against Pakistan because there is a special hype around that match as always. There are so much emotions involved, not only for us, but the fans and everyone. It’s a different kind of feeling, a different kind of ambience when you go onto the field and when you take on the field, you see people cheering here and there.”

“It’s a different atmosphere and when we were singing our national anthem, I actually get goosebumps,” Pant added.

Rishabh Pant heap praises on Virat Kohli for being a mentor

Ahead of India vs Pakistan match, a debate over who will feature between Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik in the playing XI is still on. Pant is the only left-hander in the team and therefore he might be a crucial one for the team. In such a scenario, Pant is hoping to get a chance to play in the marquee match and further wishes to get the chance to replicate his batting relationship with Kohli.

He said, “He (Kohli) can actually teach you how to go through situations, which might help you in your cricket journey going forward, so it is nice batting with him as always.”

“It’s good to have someone with a lot of experience batting with you because he can take you through how to take the game on and how to maintain that run-a-ball pressure kind of thing,” Pant concluded.

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