Zaheer bats for Pant in World Cup squad

With India yet to sort out their middle order batting woes, especially the No. 4 spot, fast bowling great Zaheer Khan believes rising stumper Rishabh Pant’s attractive strokeplay makes him one of the contenders in the squad for next year’s ICC World Cup, scheduled to be held in England and Wales.

“I think Rishabh Pant can claim his spot in the team with about 25 matches to go, it’s still a long way,” said Zaheer, who is an expert panellist at Star Sports Select Dugout programme for the ongoing Asia Cup.

“The team management has been very open trying different options which is something that they will keep an eye on, because he’s got the ability to change the tempo of the game and hit big sixes which will be required in those death overs,” he added.