In India, everybody has an opinion of their own on trending topics, and especially, if it is about cricket every fan considers himself as an expert. A few days ago the Indian team for ICC World Cup 2019 was announced. As usual, people started looking at the negatives instead of positives right away. The Indian selectors had a tough time finalizing the squad for World Cup, as various players put up good performances in recent times.

From the last couple of years, the selectors have been behaving like a flock of sheep, as they have taken some decisions keeping their heads down and following a particular procedure. In the past, the administrators have shied away from making some bold moves, but this time the group has done justice to their roles. The 15 member squad of India has a perfect mix of youth and experience. The selection panel has dropped some good players, and one of them is Rishabh Pant but there are some reasons which justify the action.

The following reasons will explain why the selectors did the right thing by dropping Rishabh Pant

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-315721" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-315721" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The 50 over WC is the most sought event in the cricketing history, as the best players of the game will battle it out at the grandest stage of all. Most teams opt for experienced players for this tournament, and that&#8217;s why Indian selection panel has opted for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-cup-2019-rumors-suggest-virat-kohlis-vote-of-confidence-got-dinesh-karthik-into-the-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Dinesh Karthik</strong></a> in place of Rishabh which is a good move. Karthik has played 91 ODIs, while Pant has represented the Men in Blue in the 50 over format for just 5 games.

In the past, The Tamil Nadu keeper-batsman has been a part of the team for ICC events, but the Delhi wonder boy has no experience of such magnitude. England is known for its seaming and swinging surfaces, and till now Pant has played all his ODI games in India so, it would have been quite difficult for him to adapt in such short amount of time. Apart from IPL and domestic events, Pant has never played an International multi-nation tournament where preparations against a team needs to be done accordingly.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-295710" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant-4.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-295710" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)</figcaption>

India is constantly producing some extraordinary talents, and for most of them, it is difficult to break into the current team, as it is already filled with superstars. Pant has been tested in the middle-order by the management on 5 occasions, but he has flattered to deceive in all games.

It is true that he didn&#8217;t play all his 5 ODIs in a stretch, but he has to consider that there are other players knocking the doors. On the contrary, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-cup-2019-indian-skipper-virat-kohli-also-terms-vijay-shankar-a-three-dimensional-player/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Vijay Shankar</strong></a> who has made it to the WC squad has also received limited opportunities, but he accepted his chances gleefully and impressed everybody in a short span. Pant has failed to play an innings of substance in ODI cricket, and has thrown away his wicket in adverse manners. In all his matches the southpaw has got decent starts but has failed to convert them into big innings which is not a good sign, as he has been getting chances to represent India regularly.

3) Unable to handle pressure in important games

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-286069" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant-1.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-286069" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption>

In WC ties there will be immense pressure on individuals, and sometimes players like Pant can bury under the cloud of expectations which is not favorable for the team. In such events, players need to stand up for the team and deliver the goods, but in his short ODI career, Pant has left his team-mates high and dry when the team needed him.

In the ODI leg against Australia earlier in the year, when the team needed to chase 270 in a series decider on a tricky Delhi wicket Pant managed only 16 runs. It was a golden opportunity for the local boy, as he had a lot of time to showcase his potential, but he was unable to handle the pressure. In ODIs, there are phases where batsmen need to soak up the pressure in order to take the team to safety, but Pant has no experience of playing such innings. It has been observed that in pressure situations the Delhi lad has always tried to play big shots which is not the correct option all the time.

4) Doubtful if he can play as a proper batsman

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-263968" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant-India-A.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant India A" width="640" height="401" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-263968" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

For most part of Pant&#8217;s career, he has played all his matches as a keeper-batsman which requires a completely different mindset. When he played for India at No.4 his tactics remained the same, where he tried to play attacking shots from the word go, without accessing the pitch and team situation which is not a quality of a proper batsman.

A batsman will have to curb his instincts in England, as there will be movement on helpful pitches, and that time his defensive skill-sets will be put to test, and till now Pant&#8217;s defensive technique is not up to the mark. In his ODI career, Pant has always thrown away his wicket in search of quick runs. Pant is a free-flowing player, but a middle-order batsman has to play according to the team&#8217;s needs which he has not done in white ball cricket. As Dhoni will remain behind the stumps for the WC, the other keeper-batsman in the squad will have to be athletic in the field and that&#8217;s where Pant falls short in front of Karthik, as he is an excellent ground fielder.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-321135" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-321135" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Rishabh Pant has successfully kept wickets in Tests, but there are few chinks in his glove work. In England when Pant was behind the stumps, it was clear that he was trying to judge the angle of the delivery from the hand of the bowler, and in that series, he conceded 76 byes in 3 matches which is not a number associated with regular keepers. Pant has a decent set of hands, but he is not stable in his position which is not good in case of slow bowlers.

Recently in a match against Australia where the opposition were under pressure of chasing 360, Pant fluffed a couple of stumping chances against the spinners. The Australian batsman Ashton Turner was the beneficiary of Pant&#8217;s mistake, as he went onto score 84 off 43 balls, and the result was an Australian victory in a crucial tie of the series. In WC games there will be extreme pressure on keepers, as a single mistake behind the stumps can cost the team, and that&#8217;s why <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-cup-2019-rumors-suggest-virat-kohlis-vote-of-confidence-got-dinesh-karthik-into-the-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Dinesh Karthik</strong></a> is a better choice than Pant, as he is an all-round keeper.

In a tournament like WC, some players are going to get dropped, as only 15 players are going to get picked in the squad, and they have to be good enough in all conditions. The Indian selectors have picked a good side for the 2019 England WC, but as usual, they will be praised and criticized in equal measure.

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<p>In India, everybody has an opinion of their own on trending topics, and especially, if it is about cricket every fan considers himself as an expert. A few days ago the Indian team for ICC World Cup 2019 was announced. As usual, people started looking at the negatives instead of positives right away. The Indian selectors had a tough time finalizing the squad for World Cup, as various players put up good performances in recent times.</p>
<p>From the last couple of years, the selectors have been behaving like a flock of sheep, as they have taken some decisions keeping their heads down and following a particular procedure. In the past, the administrators have shied away from making some bold moves, but this time the group has done justice to their roles. The 15 member squad of India has a perfect mix of youth and experience. The selection panel has dropped some good players, and one of them is Rishabh Pant but there are some reasons which justify the action.</p>
<h3>The following reasons will explain why the selectors did the right thing by dropping Rishabh Pant</h3>
<h3>1) Less experience</h3>
<figure id="attachment_315721" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-315721" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-315721" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-315721" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The 50 over WC is the most sought event in the cricketing history, as the best players of the game will battle it out at the grandest stage of all. Most teams opt for experienced players for this tournament, and that’s why Indian selection panel has opted for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-cup-2019-rumors-suggest-virat-kohlis-vote-of-confidence-got-dinesh-karthik-into-the-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Dinesh Karthik</strong></a> in place of Rishabh which is a good move. Karthik has played 91 ODIs, while Pant has represented the Men in Blue in the 50 over format for just 5 games.</p>
<p>In the past, The Tamil Nadu keeper-batsman has been a part of the team for ICC events, but the Delhi wonder boy has no experience of such magnitude. England is known for its seaming and swinging surfaces, and till now Pant has played all his ODI games in India so, it would have been quite difficult for him to adapt in such short amount of time. Apart from IPL and domestic events, Pant has never played an International multi-nation tournament where preparations against a team needs to be done accordingly.</p>
<h3>2) Failed to grab chances</h3>
<figure id="attachment_295710" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-295710" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-295710" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant-4.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-295710" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>India is constantly producing some extraordinary talents, and for most of them, it is difficult to break into the current team, as it is already filled with superstars. Pant has been tested in the middle-order by the management on 5 occasions, but he has flattered to deceive in all games.</p>
<p>It is true that he didn’t play all his 5 ODIs in a stretch, but he has to consider that there are other players knocking the doors. On the contrary, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-cup-2019-indian-skipper-virat-kohli-also-terms-vijay-shankar-a-three-dimensional-player/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Vijay Shankar</strong></a> who has made it to the WC squad has also received limited opportunities, but he accepted his chances gleefully and impressed everybody in a short span. Pant has failed to play an innings of substance in ODI cricket, and has thrown away his wicket in adverse manners. In all his matches the southpaw has got decent starts but has failed to convert them into big innings which is not a good sign, as he has been getting chances to represent India regularly.</p>
<h3>3) Unable to handle pressure in important games</h3>
<figure id="attachment_286069" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-286069" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-286069" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant-1.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-286069" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>In WC ties there will be immense pressure on individuals, and sometimes players like Pant can bury under the cloud of expectations which is not favorable for the team. In such events, players need to stand up for the team and deliver the goods, but in his short ODI career, Pant has left his team-mates high and dry when the team needed him.</p>
<p>In the ODI leg against Australia earlier in the year, when the team needed to chase 270 in a series decider on a tricky Delhi wicket Pant managed only 16 runs. It was a golden opportunity for the local boy, as he had a lot of time to showcase his potential, but he was unable to handle the pressure. In ODIs, there are phases where batsmen need to soak up the pressure in order to take the team to safety, but Pant has no experience of playing such innings. It has been observed that in pressure situations the Delhi lad has always tried to play big shots which is not the correct option all the time.</p>
<h3>4) Doubtful if he can play as a proper batsman</h3>
<figure id="attachment_263968" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-263968" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-263968" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant-India-A.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant India A" width="640" height="401" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-263968" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>For most part of Pant’s career, he has played all his matches as a keeper-batsman which requires a completely different mindset. When he played for India at No.4 his tactics remained the same, where he tried to play attacking shots from the word go, without accessing the pitch and team situation which is not a quality of a proper batsman.</p>
<p>A batsman will have to curb his instincts in England, as there will be movement on helpful pitches, and that time his defensive skill-sets will be put to test, and till now Pant’s defensive technique is not up to the mark. In his ODI career, Pant has always thrown away his wicket in search of quick runs. Pant is a free-flowing player, but a middle-order batsman has to play according to the team’s needs which he has not done in white ball cricket. As Dhoni will remain behind the stumps for the WC, the other keeper-batsman in the squad will have to be athletic in the field and that’s where Pant falls short in front of Karthik, as he is an excellent ground fielder.</p>
<h3>5) Chinks in wicket-keeping skills</h3>
<figure id="attachment_321135" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-321135" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-321135" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-321135" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Rishabh Pant has successfully kept wickets in Tests, but there are few chinks in his glove work. In England when Pant was behind the stumps, it was clear that he was trying to judge the angle of the delivery from the hand of the bowler, and in that series, he conceded 76 byes in 3 matches which is not a number associated with regular keepers. Pant has a decent set of hands, but he is not stable in his position which is not good in case of slow bowlers.</p>
<p>Recently in a match against Australia where the opposition were under pressure of chasing 360, Pant fluffed a couple of stumping chances against the spinners. The Australian batsman Ashton Turner was the beneficiary of Pant’s mistake, as he went onto score 84 off 43 balls, and the result was an Australian victory in a crucial tie of the series. In WC games there will be extreme pressure on keepers, as a single mistake behind the stumps can cost the team, and that’s why <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-cup-2019-rumors-suggest-virat-kohlis-vote-of-confidence-got-dinesh-karthik-into-the-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Dinesh Karthik</strong></a> is a better choice than Pant, as he is an all-round keeper.</p>
<p>In a tournament like WC, some players are going to get dropped, as only 15 players are going to get picked in the squad, and they have to be good enough in all conditions. The Indian selectors have picked a good side for the 2019 England WC, but as usual, they will be praised and criticized in equal measure.</p>
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<p>In India, everybody has an opinion of their own on trending topics, and especially, if it is about cricket every fan considers himself as an expert. A few days ago the Indian team for ICC World Cup 2019 was announced. As usual, people started looking at the negatives instead of positives right away. The Indian selectors had a tough time finalizing the squad for World Cup, as various players put up good performances in recent times.</p>
<p>From the last couple of years, the selectors have been behaving like a flock of sheep, as they have taken some decisions keeping their heads down and following a particular procedure. In the past, the administrators have shied away from making some bold moves, but this time the group has done justice to their roles. The 15 member squad of India has a perfect mix of youth and experience. The selection panel has dropped some good players, and one of them is Rishabh Pant but there are some reasons which justify the action.</p>
<h3>The following reasons will explain why the selectors did the right thing by dropping Rishabh Pant</h3>
<h3>1) Less experience</h3>
<figure id="attachment_315721" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-315721" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-315721" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-315721" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The 50 over WC is the most sought event in the cricketing history, as the best players of the game will battle it out at the grandest stage of all. Most teams opt for experienced players for this tournament, and that&#8217;s why Indian selection panel has opted for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-cup-2019-rumors-suggest-virat-kohlis-vote-of-confidence-got-dinesh-karthik-into-the-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Dinesh Karthik</strong></a> in place of Rishabh which is a good move. Karthik has played 91 ODIs, while Pant has represented the Men in Blue in the 50 over format for just 5 games.</p>
<p>In the past, The Tamil Nadu keeper-batsman has been a part of the team for ICC events, but the Delhi wonder boy has no experience of such magnitude. England is known for its seaming and swinging surfaces, and till now Pant has played all his ODI games in India so, it would have been quite difficult for him to adapt in such short amount of time. Apart from IPL and domestic events, Pant has never played an International multi-nation tournament where preparations against a team needs to be done accordingly.</p>
<h3>2) Failed to grab chances</h3>
<figure id="attachment_295710" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-295710" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-295710" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant-4.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-295710" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>India is constantly producing some extraordinary talents, and for most of them, it is difficult to break into the current team, as it is already filled with superstars. Pant has been tested in the middle-order by the management on 5 occasions, but he has flattered to deceive in all games.</p>
<p>It is true that he didn&#8217;t play all his 5 ODIs in a stretch, but he has to consider that there are other players knocking the doors. On the contrary, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-cup-2019-indian-skipper-virat-kohli-also-terms-vijay-shankar-a-three-dimensional-player/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Vijay Shankar</strong></a> who has made it to the WC squad has also received limited opportunities, but he accepted his chances gleefully and impressed everybody in a short span. Pant has failed to play an innings of substance in ODI cricket, and has thrown away his wicket in adverse manners. In all his matches the southpaw has got decent starts but has failed to convert them into big innings which is not a good sign, as he has been getting chances to represent India regularly.</p>
<h3>3) Unable to handle pressure in important games</h3>
<figure id="attachment_286069" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-286069" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-286069" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant-1.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-286069" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>In WC ties there will be immense pressure on individuals, and sometimes players like Pant can bury under the cloud of expectations which is not favorable for the team. In such events, players need to stand up for the team and deliver the goods, but in his short ODI career, Pant has left his team-mates high and dry when the team needed him.</p>
<p>In the ODI leg against Australia earlier in the year, when the team needed to chase 270 in a series decider on a tricky Delhi wicket Pant managed only 16 runs. It was a golden opportunity for the local boy, as he had a lot of time to showcase his potential, but he was unable to handle the pressure. In ODIs, there are phases where batsmen need to soak up the pressure in order to take the team to safety, but Pant has no experience of playing such innings. It has been observed that in pressure situations the Delhi lad has always tried to play big shots which is not the correct option all the time.</p>
<h3>4) Doubtful if he can play as a proper batsman</h3>
<figure id="attachment_263968" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-263968" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-263968" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant-India-A.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant India A" width="640" height="401" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-263968" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>For most part of Pant&#8217;s career, he has played all his matches as a keeper-batsman which requires a completely different mindset. When he played for India at No.4 his tactics remained the same, where he tried to play attacking shots from the word go, without accessing the pitch and team situation which is not a quality of a proper batsman.</p>
<p>A batsman will have to curb his instincts in England, as there will be movement on helpful pitches, and that time his defensive skill-sets will be put to test, and till now Pant&#8217;s defensive technique is not up to the mark. In his ODI career, Pant has always thrown away his wicket in search of quick runs. Pant is a free-flowing player, but a middle-order batsman has to play according to the team&#8217;s needs which he has not done in white ball cricket. As Dhoni will remain behind the stumps for the WC, the other keeper-batsman in the squad will have to be athletic in the field and that&#8217;s where Pant falls short in front of Karthik, as he is an excellent ground fielder.</p>
<h3>5) Chinks in wicket-keeping skills</h3>
<figure id="attachment_321135" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-321135" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-321135" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-321135" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Rishabh Pant has successfully kept wickets in Tests, but there are few chinks in his glove work. In England when Pant was behind the stumps, it was clear that he was trying to judge the angle of the delivery from the hand of the bowler, and in that series, he conceded 76 byes in 3 matches which is not a number associated with regular keepers. Pant has a decent set of hands, but he is not stable in his position which is not good in case of slow bowlers.</p>
<p>Recently in a match against Australia where the opposition were under pressure of chasing 360, Pant fluffed a couple of stumping chances against the spinners. The Australian batsman Ashton Turner was the beneficiary of Pant&#8217;s mistake, as he went onto score 84 off 43 balls, and the result was an Australian victory in a crucial tie of the series. In WC games there will be extreme pressure on keepers, as a single mistake behind the stumps can cost the team, and that&#8217;s why <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-cup-2019-rumors-suggest-virat-kohlis-vote-of-confidence-got-dinesh-karthik-into-the-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Dinesh Karthik</strong></a> is a better choice than Pant, as he is an all-round keeper.</p>
<p>In a tournament like WC, some players are going to get dropped, as only 15 players are going to get picked in the squad, and they have to be good enough in all conditions. The Indian selectors have picked a good side for the 2019 England WC, but as usual, they will be praised and criticized in equal measure.</p>
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The selection panel has dropped some good players, and one of them is Rishabh Pant but there are some reasons which justify the action.

5 Reasons why selectors made a right choice by dropping Rishabh Pant

The 15 member squad of India has a perfect mix of youth and experience. The selection panel has dropped some good players, and one of them is Rishabh Pant