T20 World Cup: Rishabh Pant Might Be Needed In Games Ahead

Head coach Rahul Dravid has hinted that flamboyant left-hander Rishabh Pant

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could start in Thursday's T20 World Cup semifinal against England in Adelaide

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suggesting that Pant's disappointing performance against Zimbabwe is no cause for concern.

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Dinesh Karthik, who is likely playing in his final global meet

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He was used as a finisher in the first four games, meaning Pant didn't get any playing time.

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Pant is once again in the mix after Karthik failed to produce on bowler-friendly Australian pitches.

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