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‘Ishan Kishan closing the gap’: Jaffer warns Pant to raise his game

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has warned Rishabh Pant that he needs to improve his performances to stay ahead of the competition for a place in the Indian Test team.

Times Of India

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 3:40 AM

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Wasim Jaffer warned Rishabh Pant to raise his game as Ishan Kishan is closing the gap in Test contention.
Jaffer highlighted Kishan's cross-format consistency alongside Dhruv Jurel as major competition for Pant.
Pant was urged to make the most of the upcoming domestic and IPL seasons to maintain his position.

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Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has warned Rishabh Pant that he needs to elevate his performances to retain his place in the Indian Test team. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Jaffer stated that Ishan Kishan has improved significantly and is rapidly closing the gap on Pant, while Dhruv Jurel also presents strong competition for the wicketkeeper-batter role.

Jaffer stressed that the upcoming Ranji Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and IPL seasons will be vital for Pant following his exclusion from the ODI and T20I setups. Despite the warning, Jaffer praised Pant's match-winning ability, comparing his impact to that of former Australia star Adam Gilchrist.

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‘Ishan Kishan closing the gap’: Jaffer warns Pant to raise his game

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