Regardless of India’s surprising loss to South Africa within the first Take a look at at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed confidence in Pant’s capability to bounce again in future matches.

New Delhi: Staff India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, supported wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant following India’s defeat to South Africa within the first Take a look at at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Whereas chasing 124 within the fourth innings, India suffered a batting collapse as they had been bowled out for 93, with stand-in captain Pant contributing 27 and a couple of in his return match after recovering from a foot damage.

South Africa lead the 1-0 collection

The loss put South Africa forward 1-0 within the two-match collection, as common captain Shubman Gill sat out with a neck damage.

“From Rishabh’s standpoint, he’s a world-class batter on this format. He performs in a sure means. He can take the sport away as nicely. And we’ll preserve backing him to play this fashion as nicely as a result of generally you’ve obtained to inform individuals to play the pure sport and, extra importantly, be somewhat good as nicely. So, I believe he’s taking part in after a very long time and I’m certain he’ll ship in future,” Gambhir advised reporters.

The defeat was India’s first at Eden Gardens since December 2012, once they misplaced to England.

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Simon Harmer delivered a sensational efficiency within the win

South African spinner Simon Harmer delivered a sensational efficiency within the victory, as he picked eight wickets throughout each innings, whereas skipper Temba Bavuma contributed with an important half-century.

Throughout India’s unsuccessful chase, Harmer grabbed 4 wickets conceding 21 runs, Keshav Maharaj took 2 for 15, and Marco Jansen performed a key position by dismissing each Indian openers, ending with figures of two for 15.

The second Take a look at match is all set to happen on November 22 on the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, the place India will intention to degree the collection.