I recall telling Rishabh Pant that he is an exceptional gymnast: Shankar Basu. Rishabh Pant’s gymnastic abilities have frequently been reveal on social media.
While Rishabh Pant regarded as a destructive batter with match-winning abilities, he also possesses a number of unspoken abilities that can astound. Pant has always found ways to be quick and match fit, and one of the reasons for this has been his gymnastic abilities. He seen doing front flips and backflips in the gym in social media clips and videos, displaying his athleticism.
Pant never fails to entertain the crowd, and it was often believed that the left-hander had involved himself in gymnastic skills to make sure the fans view something different. However, India’s strength and conditioning coach, Shankar Basu recalled the conversations with Pant during the latter’s early days in international cricket.
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Gymnastics is extremely important in an athlete’s development: Shankar Basu
Basu mentioned the Nidahas Trophy, where Pant was viewed as a youngster in the team, and the 53-year-old was impressed with Pant’s gymnastic abilities. He even advised Pant to thank his gymnast coach by calling him. Pant’s reaction to hearing his words was also noted by the conditioning coach, who explained his exceptional abilities.
“I saw Rishabh in Sri Lanka once. He came to the Nidahas Trophy after previously playing in the West Indies. I remember telling him during the Nidahas Trophy that you know you’re an extraordinary gymnast. Please contact your gymnastics coach and express your gratitude for what you are doing right now. ‘What?’ He exclaim. He perplex. Capable of performing a kip-up, front flip, and backflip. You’ve probably seen it on TV. And it’s because of that that he has that explosive ability,” Basu told YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia on his channel BeerBiceps.
Basu believed Pant had a lot of gymnastics in his early years and advised Sridharan Sriram to keep his son in gymnastics to ensure his athletic development is good.
“I believe he did a lot of gymnastics in his formative years.” The same is true for Sridharan Sriram’s son. He was eager to begin training. ‘Sriram, put him in gymnastics,’ I said, and he’s apparently doing very well now. Gymnastics is an important part of an athlete’s development. Not all of them will have the opportunity, but if you can do it from a young age, there is nothing like it,” he added.
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