5 Reasons why Rishabh Pant should be given a chance against England

2. Good Form

England Lions v India A - Day Four

Rishabh Pant is in very good form lately. He recently played fantastically against England Lions. He won India A tri-series tournament against England Lions by playing a crucial 64 not out in the final which helped to chase the target. He was also brilliant in the unofficial Test against England Lions, he scored two fifties in two innings.

In the unofficial Test against West Indies A, he scored the crucial late 67 which resulted in India win by 5 wickets. Rishabh Pant rediscovered himself in this year's IPL. He scored thunderous 684 runs in 14 innings at an attacking strike rate of 173.60. Against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Pant played a historical knock of 128* of just 63 balls which helped Delhi put up a good total of 187 on the board.

Pant also hit the most sixes and fours in this IPL season, with the count being 37 sixes and 68 fours. Pant was also the highest run scorer in the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy this year. He played with responsibility and composure in the middle order. He showed everyone that he knows how to build a proper innings and later accelerate according to the need.