‘He put his body on the line’: Pathan lauds Pant’s gritty knock

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan on Friday praised Rishabh Pant for his brave performance on a challenging SCG pitch in the fifth and final Test against Australia. Pant scored 40 runs despite several painful blows, demonstrating courage and restraint on Day 1. Pathan emphasised the importance of Pant’s effort in the context of the match against Australia.