Angelo Mathews warns Sri Lanka bowlers about Rishabh Pant's impact
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:49 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Ahead of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle, Angelo Mathews compared Rishabh Pant's batting to Virender Sehwag's ability to disrupt bowlers. He emphasized the need for Sri Lanka's bowlers to be aware of Pant's potential to take control of games quickly, as Pant is just three sixes away from becoming the first Indian batter to reach 100 in Test cricket. Mathews also noted that preparing turner pitches could backfire based on past experiences against India. The match is set to begin shortly with both teams looking to make a strong impression.
- •Mathews likens Pant's style to Sehwag's disruptive batting.
- •Pant needs three sixes to reach 100 in Test cricket.
- •Sri Lanka may reconsider producing rank turners based on past performance.
- •The match is taking place in Galle, with high stakes for both teams.
- 6:49 AMYahoo Sports — Rishabh Pant can make Virender Sehwag-like impact: Angelo Mathews
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — 'Bowlers watch out': Angelo Mathews compares Rishabh Pant's disruptive impact to Virender Sehwag ahead of IND's 1st Test vs SL
"Angelo Mathews has been a part of a Sri Lankan team which had heady battles with India, especially on their own turf. He believes a player like Rishabh Pant should be backed by the management as he too could have an impact like Virender Sehwag did in Sri Lanka.
"Angelo Mathews compared Rishabh Pant to Virender Sehwag, urging India to back the dynamic batter who can take games away from bowlers in hours.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 6:49 AMRishabh Pant can make Virender Sehwag-like impact: Angelo Mathews
Angelo Mathews has been a part of a Sri Lankan team which had heady battles with India, especially on their own turf. He believes a player like Rishabh Pant should be backed by the management as he too could have an impact like Virender Sehwag did in Sri Lanka.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 5:11 AM'Bowlers watch out': Angelo Mathews compares Rishabh Pant's disruptive impact to Virender Sehwag ahead of IND's 1st Test vs SL
Angelo Mathews compared Rishabh Pant to Virender Sehwag, urging India to back the dynamic batter who can take games away from bowlers in hours.
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