<p>New Delhi: Australian captain Pat Cummins acknowledged that Rishabh Pant has been a "major influence" in India's back-to-back Test series wins Down Under, stressing the need to keep the flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter "quiet" in the upcoming five-Test series later this year.</p>.<p>A key figure in India's historic Test triumphs in 2018-19 and 2020-21, the 26-year-old Pant made a stunning comeback from a horrific car accident in December 2022, scoring a second innings century in the first Test against Bangladesh last week.</p>.<p>"He's someone that has a big influence in a couple of series and we have got to try and keep him quiet," Cummins said on Star Sports.</p>.<p>Known for his unorthodox shots, including the reverse and one-handed flicks, Pant has made significant contributions in the last two Test series against Australia.</p>.India's Pant says enjoyed setting field against himself.<p>In 12 innings, he has amassed 624 runs at an impressive average of 62.40, with a top score of 159 not out.</p>.<p>His unbeaten 89 in the second innings at the Gabba in 2021 not only handed Australia their first defeat there in 32 years but also secured a 2-1 series victory for India.</p>.<p>"Someone like Rishabh Pant might play a reverse slap and it's an incredible shot, and that's just part of who he is. I think we've become a bit more accustomed." The 31-year-old pacer further compared Pant's aggressive approach to that of his teammates Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh.</p>.<p>"Every team has one or two of those players who can take the game on. You know, we've got Travis Head and Mitch Marsh and those guys. I think with those guys, you know that they're going to be aggressive. If you miss your area a little bit, they're going to take the game on," he added.</p>.<p>Australia will be in search of their first Test series win against India since the 2014-15.</p>.<p>The five-match series is starting with the Perth Test on November 22.</p>
<p>New Delhi: Australian captain Pat Cummins acknowledged that Rishabh Pant has been a "major influence" in India's back-to-back Test series wins Down Under, stressing the need to keep the flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter "quiet" in the upcoming five-Test series later this year.</p>.<p>A key figure in India's historic Test triumphs in 2018-19 and 2020-21, the 26-year-old Pant made a stunning comeback from a horrific car accident in December 2022, scoring a second innings century in the first Test against Bangladesh last week.</p>.<p>"He's someone that has a big influence in a couple of series and we have got to try and keep him quiet," Cummins said on Star Sports.</p>.<p>Known for his unorthodox shots, including the reverse and one-handed flicks, Pant has made significant contributions in the last two Test series against Australia.</p>.India's Pant says enjoyed setting field against himself.<p>In 12 innings, he has amassed 624 runs at an impressive average of 62.40, with a top score of 159 not out.</p>.<p>His unbeaten 89 in the second innings at the Gabba in 2021 not only handed Australia their first defeat there in 32 years but also secured a 2-1 series victory for India.</p>.<p>"Someone like Rishabh Pant might play a reverse slap and it's an incredible shot, and that's just part of who he is. I think we've become a bit more accustomed." The 31-year-old pacer further compared Pant's aggressive approach to that of his teammates Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh.</p>.<p>"Every team has one or two of those players who can take the game on. You know, we've got Travis Head and Mitch Marsh and those guys. I think with those guys, you know that they're going to be aggressive. If you miss your area a little bit, they're going to take the game on," he added.</p>.<p>Australia will be in search of their first Test series win against India since the 2014-15.</p>.<p>The five-match series is starting with the Perth Test on November 22.</p>