India vs England: From one-handed shots to smashing sixes - a look at Rishabh Pant's batting stance in 2021 home series

Rishabh Pant's contributions with the bat helped India win the series five-match T20I series 3-2. Virendra Sehwag feels he is the biggest positive that has come out of the series for India. 

"The biggest positive that has come out of the series is Rishabh Pant," Sehwag had told Cricbuzz. "Because when he comes to bat in the middle overs in the ODIs, and the 2nd powerplay comes up, he uses it perfectly," he added.

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag also said about Rishabh Pant, "I feel it is important for him to stay in this team, he has quite a positive mindset. He reminds me of my early days. He doesn't think much what others are saying, he just goes out to bat".

But Sehwag feels that Pant needs to learn how to convert the 70s and 80s into big hundreds.

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has called Rishabh Pant a 'special player' for being consistent despite taking risks. Talking on Star Sports network, Chopra said that the youngster takes 'a bit too much risk' which is his strength.

"He plays in this fashion and will continue doing so. We all feel that he takes a bit too much risk but that is his strength and style of play and if you stick to that and despite that if you are consistent, it means you are a special player," said Chopra.

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq too praised Rishabh Pant, saying the wicketkeeper-batsman was the difference between India and England.

"What a player he is. After a long time, I’ve seen such a player who plays so much better than you think he would," said Inzamam in a video posted on his YouTube channel.

"I've been following him since the India tour of Australia. He doesn’t seem like playing under pressure. Even in Australia, when all the seniors were out with injuries, his effortless batting at the middle-order made it look as if India haven’t lost any wicket or they aren't playing on Australian soil.

"Earlier, players used to struggle while playing Down Under but Pant is not bothered at all. Earlier in the 70's era, Vivian Richards used to be the difference between West Indies and any other side. Similarly, Pant was the difference between India and England," he added.

In the three-match ODI series, a total of 70 sixes were hit by both teams. This is the most number of maximums smashed in a 3-match ODI series.

Rishabh Pant smashed 28 sixes this year across formats so far. He is leading the chart followed by Martin Guptill (22) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (20).