Ian Smith Prefers Rishabh Pant Over Sanju Samson for T20 World Cup Squad

• Former New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith expressed surprise at Rishabh Pant's exclusion from India's T20 World Cup squad.
• Smith believes Pant's match-winning ability makes him a direct pick for any T20 team, preferring him over Sanju Samson.
• He highlighted the importance of wicketkeepers batting higher in the order (top four) due to their primary strength being batting.
• Smith considers India strong contenders to win the T20 World Cup, especially playing on home ground.
• He named Australia, England, South Africa, and New Zealand as other strong contenders for the title.

Why It Matters: Ian Smith advocates for Rishabh Pant's inclusion in T20 teams, citing his talent and match-winning potential.