IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2018: Rishabh Pant to Make Test Debut at Trent Bridge?

Going into the third Test against England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, team India could make few changes to the playing that featured at Lord’s. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant’s inclusion could well be one of the changes. The 20-year-old could replace Dinesh Karthik, who failed to live up to the expectations in the preceding two matches. With Karthik’s poor performance and Wriddhiman Saha already out due to injury, it makes a strong case for Pant’s debut. Virender Sehwag Slams Team India After Lord’s Test Defeat, Terms It Very Poor!

Pant looked in good form recently during the unofficial Tests against England Lions and West Indies A. Pant scored half-centuries in both the innings Against England Lions’ bowling line-up which featured fast-bowlers Chris Woakes and Sam Curran. Also against West Indies A, the wicketkeeper-batsman registered an unbeaten half-century.

Meanwhile, Karthik in four innings against England returned with scores of 0, 20, 1 and 0. Following Karthik’s dismal performances, team Indian think tank will be tempted to bring in Pant. The left-hander is known for his aggressive style of play and that can work in favour of struggling Indian batting. Pant has already represented India in T20 Internationals. H made his international debut against England in 2017. 'Petition to Shift Remaining Test Matches to India' Twitterati Mock Virat Kohli and Co After Defeat Against England at Lord’s.

India will look to stay alive in the five-match series at Trent Bridge. The visitors lost the opening Test by 31 runs and now on Sunday were handed an innings defeat in the Second Test. The third Test in Nottingham begins from August 18 onwards.

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