Rishabh Pant is so dangerous because he has no fear of getting out, says Mohammad Azharuddin | Exclusive

Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin believes that Rishabh Pant is a dangerous batter in contemporary cricket because he doesn't have the fear of getting out. Regardless of the match situation, a Pant kind of player will never curb his Instinct and stop playing his natural game.

This fearless quality makes him a highly dangerous batter. This mindset allows Pant to play his natural, aggressive game, unrestrained by pressure or circumstances.

"There is absolutely no reason for Pant to nurse the fear of getting out and that is why he is so special and dangerous," Azharuddin told MyKhel during an informal discussion inside the SG's head office in Meerut. Also Read: How Generational Talent Rishabh Pant prepares

Who is he like then? "Pant is like Adam Gilchrist. Pant is like Virender Sehwag," Azharuddin said. Like Gilchrist, Pant is a wicketkeeper-batter who can change the course of a game with his explosive stroke play. Gilchrist had a similar ability to take on bowlers from ball one without worrying about the situation.

Pant also shares similarities with Sehwag, especially in his approach to attacking the bowlers regardless of the circumstances. Both players are natural risk-takers, often turning the tide of a match with their boundary-hitting capabilities.

Pant's modern flair also makes him unique in today's game. That is because he blends his fearlessness with aggressive intent. "Pant is an absolute treat to watch," Azharuddin said. When asked about his generation of Indian cricketers who could match the fearlessness of Pant, Azharuddin quickly took the name of legendary Kapil Dev. "

Kapil paaji didn't have the fear to get out. He was a brilliant batter as well and could hit the cricket ball to great distance," he said while adding that Krish Srikanth was another maverick batter who was never intimidated by the fear of dismissal.

Azharuddin's perspective is a powerful reminder of the essence of batting. His point, that "if you are a batter, you will get out," emphasizes the inevitability of dismissal in cricket. However, the key, as he brilliantly summed up, is to make the most of the time at the crease.

This philosophy aligns perfectly with Pant's approach - he doesn't let the fear of getting out dictate his play. Instead, he focuses on capitalizing on every opportunity while he's at the crease, maximizing his impact on the game. This mindset not only defines Pant but also reflects the attitude that great players often embody.