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Syed Kirmani's advice for Pant

Pant has seemingly taken over as the No.1 keeper in the Test side

Former Indian wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani believes that Rishabh Pant needs to establish himself as a good keeper against spin and also has a word of advice for the youngster trying to establish himself as the No.1 keeper in the Test side.

Kirmani believes that a keeper's ability is judged while keeping to spinners. Speaking to Times Now, he said: “He has to be on his toes before the bowler takes a turn, sitting crouching down. These are the basics. He has to be crouching down, he has to wait till the ball pitches and then react. After that, he has to move according to the swing, bounce. Wicketkeeper’s ability is judged only when he is standing up to spinners.

Anyone can keep against the Pacers since you have a lot of time to move and anticipate. You have a fraction of a second out there for these three-four coordinates to synchronize for a good collection in the form of stumping or a catch”.