Rishabh Pant’s exploits with the bat against Australia in Sydney and Brisbane Tests has made him one of the most important members of the batting line-up.
However, he drew flak for his wicketkeeping skills during the tour. On the other hand, Wriddhiman Saha is regarded as one of the world’s best glovemen.
Saba Karim, a former selector and BCCI General Manager, believes that the competition between Rishabh Pant and Wriddhiman Saha for the wicketkeeper’s slot is good for Indian cricket.
Speaking to journalist Indranil Basu on SK Live, Saba Karim said:
However, Saba Karim is also of the opinion that to help Rishabh Pant improve his wicketkeeping, India must make him keep wickets in home Tests.
Wicketkeeping is more challenging in today’s terms: Saba Karim
Saba Karim threw light on the difference between wicketkeeping during his times and now.
The former Bengal stumper believes though not difficult, keeping is definitely more challenging in today’s times as a wicketkeeper needs to prepare for all the three formats and also hone batting skills.
Saba Karim was among the finest wicketkeeper-batsmen in the country, averaging 56.66 in First-Class cricket.
However, he couldn’t translate his domestic success at the international level.
An untimely injury to his right eye while keeping to Anil Kumble during the Asia Cup 2000 at Dhaka would require a surgery, which ended his playing career.
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