Sunil Gavaskar got furious when Rishabh Pant got out, said this in anger

IND vs AUS: Rishabh Pant's performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia has not lived up to expectations. This series is very important for the Indian team, but Pant's bat has looked silent so far. He also disappointed the team in the fourth Test being played in Melbourne. Fans expected a big innings from him, but he failed to stay at the crease. His weak batting and poor shot selection have angered cricket experts and fans.

Lost wicket due to poor shot selection

Pant got a good start in the first innings of the fourth Test. He was playing on 28 runs, but he threw away his wicket by playing a bad shot on Scott Boland's ball. This shot was not only poorly timed, but the ball took the edge of the bat and went up in the air. Nathan Lyon caught it easily. The way he got out made it clear that he is not able to take the right decisions under pressure.

Sunil Gavaskar expressed displeasure

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar was quite upset with this performance of Rishabh Pant. Questioning Pant's shot selection, he said, "Two fielders are standing and still you play such a shot. This is not your natural game, but it was a bad shot. At a time when the team needed you the most, you threw away your wicket and returned to the pavilion." This statement of Gavaskar raises serious questions on Pant's game.

Pant's disappointing performance in the trophy

Rishabh Pant has played four Tests so far in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and his performance has not been even average. His scores have been 37, 1, 21, 28, 9 and 28 runs. Both the strike rate and shot selection of Pant, who has not been able to score a single half-century, are under question. His role as a wicketkeeper has also been unsatisfactory.

Options sitting on the bench

Despite Pant's poor form, the team management has not given much chance to young batsman Dhruv Jurel. Jurel got a chance to play in the Perth Test, but since then he has been dropped from the team. Pant's continuous flop performance now raises the question whether young players like Jurel should be given a chance.

What is the way forward?

Rishabh Pant's form is a matter of concern for the Indian team. His explosive batting and risky play is part of his natural game, but it is important to use it at the right time and situation. If Pant does not improve his form, it can be harmful not only for the team but also for his career.

Now it remains to be seen what steps the team management and coaching staff take to improve his game and whether any major changes will be seen in the next match.