The Indian wicketkeeper was dismissed for just four off 22 balls on Day 2 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand in Southampton. He survived a close lbw shout against Kyle Jamieson, but perished against the same bowler, edging a full and wide delivery to slips.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Hogg stated that Rishabh Pant could find the going tougher in the upcoming Test series against England. He felt this way as the hosts have better swing bowlers than New Zealand. The former Chinaman bowler said:
Rishabh Pant was the fifth batsman to be dismissed in India’s first innings in the WTC final. His dismissal was the second big blow for India on Day 3 after Indian captain Virat Kohli was back in the hut without adding to his overnight score of 44.
Rishabh Pant knew ball would swing, should have adjusted: Brad Hogg
Rishabh Pant has earned a lot of plaudits for his naturally aggressive game. However, according to Hogg, the conditions at Southampton for the WTC final are different and the left-hander should have made an attempt to adapt. The 50-year-old stated:
Starting the day at 146 for 3, India were rolled over for 217 in their first innings. Jamieson claimed a fifer, returning figures of 5-31 in 22 overs. New Zealand were resilient in their reply and progressed to 101-2 at Stumps on Day 3 of the WTC final.
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