I watched the IPL today and DD winning at last with the help of rain, if not i do not know whether they were able to defend their total. Pant batted well to take the score above 190.
Pant is the future wicket keeper that India is grooming to take over Dhoni when his career is done. I saw his performance in the U19 world cup and he made an impression along with the young fast bowlers they had, but i have not seen them playing in this IPL and i am not sure why that is, i am not following this IPL but watch the highlights if its a good match.
Ya Pant is making a strong statement to be in the indian team as a wicket keeper but because of dhoni it is currently difficult for him but he is the future...Now he is the orange cap holder in this years IPL as well...i hope he holds it for longer term
Because of Dhoni, many wicketkeepers didn't get a chance to play for the Indian team in last few years. Every wicketkeeper is waiting for Dhoni to retire so that they can compete for that spot and it can happen only after next world cup. Honestly, Dhoni is very in both batting and keeping so as of now we no need to replace him unless his performance goes down.
Today's match will be between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings. Chennai team is quite stronger compared to Kolkata this season but Kolkata may desperately try to win this match otherwise they may need to give up their 4th spot in points table.