T20 World Cup | “Our flight is booked and off we go” – Suryakumar Yadav on boycotting Pakistan
“In terms of current form, it’s Abhishek Sharma. He’s so consistent. He’s maintained his peak even in the IPL, which means his process is working and he’s backing it with faith. Every day can’t be tukka,” Pant said.Pant, himself known for his aggressive style, pointed out that performing at a high level in multiple IPL seasons is a strong indicator of a batsman’s quality and mental strength.Abhishek is set to feature in his first T20 World Cup and goes into the tournament as one of the format’s most prolific batsmen. Since making his international debut in mid-2024, the left-hander has been in red-hot form, scoring nearly 1,300 runs from 38 matches with a remarkable 195 hits.Pant also reflected on Rahul Dravid’s influence on his career and revealed that the former India head coach’s advice continues to shape his thinking.“I think the key is not to think too much about it and not dwell on it. I learned one really good line from Rahul (Dravid) bhai. He always told me one thing: ‘Rishabh, whatever happens, try to be the same person when you score a hundred and when you score a zero,'” Pant said.The goalkeeper admitted that maintaining emotional balance remains one of the most difficult challenges for any athlete.“I think the hardest thing to do as an athlete is to stay who you are. Emotions sometimes overwhelm you, but that line always remains in me. So personally, I try. Whether I score zero or a hundred, I want to be the same guy. Maybe when I drop out, it hurts more. I don’t enjoy scoring as much as I feel the pain,” concluded Pant.