'This is interesting': Rishabh Pant comes to open with Rohit Sharma in INDvWI 2nd ODI; Gavaskar reacts

As soon as Rishabh Pant came to open for India, Sunil Gavaskar stated that India has lacked to score quick runs at the top and that might be the reason behind this move

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India vs West Indies second ODI is underway in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi stadium with the 'Men in Blue' looking to seal the 3 matches ODI series. Ind vs WI second ODI saw a new skipper for the 'Men in Maroon' as Nicholas Pooran came out for the toss. Nicholas Pooran won the toss for the West Indies and elected to bowl first. During the toss, Nicholas Pooran revealed that Kieron Pollard had a niggle and therefore he is not playing India vs West Indies second ODI. However, what shocked and surprised everyone was when Rishabh Pant was seen coming out to open for India along with skipper Rohit Sharma. 

During the toss, Rohit Sharma announced that KL Rahul will be playing in place of Ishan Kishan. Following this, it was expected that KL Rahul will open with Rohit Sharma, however, the Team India management had other plans. As soon as Rishabh Pant came to open for India, Sunil Gavaskar stated that India has lacked to score quick runs at the top and that might be the reason behind this move. However, Sunil Gavaskar expressed his concern that if Rishabh Pant will be considered as an opener then who will be playing the role of a finisher? 

It is pertinent to mention here that Rishabh Pant is opening for Team India for the first time in his career. Pant has played at the position of 4, 5, and 6, however, he has never opened till Ind V WI 2nd ODI. 

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