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'Rishabh Pant Is A Funny Guy': Aussie Star Finds India Keeper As The Most 'Amusing' Player

Labuschagne hails Pant [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.Com]Labuschagne hails Pant [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.Com]

Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne described wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant as the most "amusing" player in the Indian team, ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series between the fierce rivals.

Pant, who is set to tour Australia for the third time, will look a play a vital role in India's Border-Gavaskar trophy defence, starting with the first Test in Perth from November 22. Pant played a key role in sealing India's Test series win during the last tour in Australia in 2020-21, and Labuschagne dubbed him a 'funny' guy, but lauded him for playing the sport in the 'right spirit'.

"The one I always find the most amusing is Rishabh Pant. He’s always funny, (has) a great laugh, and plays the game in the right spirit,” Labuschagne told Star Sports.

Virat's high energy is always there: Travis Head

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli too popped up in the conversation and Australia wicketkeeper-batter Travis Head felt the former Indian skipper was the most amusing of all. 

Head felt that besides always getting runs, Kohli's "high energy" keeps the opponents on their toes.

“I think a lot of people would say Virat just because of how good he is. He’s always getting runs, and his high energy is always there. He’s always into you,” Head said about Kohli.

Both Pant and Kohli have stellar record Vs Australia

Both Kohli and Pant have brilliant Test record against the Australian team. Kohli, has played 25 Tests against them, and has accumulated 2042 runs, at an average of 47.48, including 8 centuries.

The highlight of his Kohli's career was the 692 run series in 2014, where he smashed 4 centuries in a single series. Talking about Pant, he too has been brilliant against the Aussies. Pant has played countless match-winning knocks against them, including the famous Gabba Test.

He has scored 624 runs in just 7 matches, at an average of 62.40, showcasing his love of playing against the best in the business.

(Inputs from PTI).