Pant, on the other hand, was only out for three points in his lone appearance in the tournament, against Zimbabwe on Sunday.
Dinesh (Karthik) is a fantastic team player. But when it comes to a game against England or New Zealand, I think you need a robust left-hander who can turn it on and a match-winner and a left-hander, Shastri told Star Sports after India defeated Zimbabwe in their final group game.
He performed admirably against England. He recently won a one-day international match against England. Pant, not only because he played here, but also because of the X-factor angle he can bring to the semi-final. The former India all-rounder explained why he made this decision.
source: England & Wales Cricket BoardYou’re playing in Adelaide, where the boundaries are short and square, which is another reason why a left-hander should be there to disrupt England’s attack. There is a sense of sameness when there are too many right-handers. England has a good attack, with a mix of left-handers and right-handers.
You need a left-hander in your team who can be dangerous and win you a game in the middle overs even if you’ve lost three or four wickets at the top, Shastri said.
