‘Someone who gives that freedom’: Rishabh Pant reveals ‘real goal’ ahead of his first India captaincy assignment

Rishabh Pant takes charge of India’s Test side against South Africa in Guwahati, stepping in for Shubman Gill. Pant, making his Test captaincy debut at a venue dear to him, discussed team balance and his leadership philosophy of fostering player freedom. He anticipates a good batting wicket in Guwahati, with spin expected later.