Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews says Rishabh Pant should be given support to make a significant impact, drawing a comparison to Virender Sehwag’s influence during India–Sri Lanka contests. Mathews argues that backing Pant by the team management could help him replicate the kind of effect Sehwag had in Sri Lankan conditions.
Mathews’ comments are rooted in his experience of playing against India, including matches on Sri Lankan home turf where competition with India has often been intense. He frames Pant as a player capable of delivering momentum and game-changing performances, provided he is backed consistently. Across the two outlets, the focus remains on Mathews’ endorsement of Pant and the Sehwag comparison, with no additional new match details or statistics reported.
