Rishabh Pant spoke about the pressure and emotions he felt during an important India match that the whole country was watching. He said it was not just India, but the entire world that had their eyes on the game. Standing behind the wicket as a wicketkeeper, he kept thinking and analysing every moment. At one point, he felt the match was slowly slipping away from India’s hands.
Pant said many fans were worried and praying for the team. Some people in the stadium even left early because they thought India had already lost the match. But he still believed something could change. He said he saw everything clearly from behind the stumps and kept thinking about how he could help the team.
During the last few overs, the opposition was scoring runs very quickly. This made him nervous, and he felt the pressure building up. He started asking himself what he could do as a wicketkeeper to make a difference. He explained that this is how a keeper thinks — always looking for small ways to support the team and change the flow of the game.
Pant then thought about slowing the game down to break the other team’s momentum. However, he knew it was risky because it was a World Cup final. He said international cricket is very stressful, and every decision feels heavy. One small mistake can cost the match.
He added that players must trust their instincts and believe that whatever they do is for the team’s benefit. At the same time, there is fear because if a decision goes wrong, the whole world criticises you. Despite the pressure, Pant said he stayed focused and tried to do whatever he could to help India win.