Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar selects Rishabh Pant as the "wildcard" player for India's T20 World Cup final against South Africa.

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar named Rishabh Pant as the "wildcard" player for India's T20 World Cup final against South Africa, ahead of Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. Pant, who made a comeback after a life-threatening accident, impressed in the IPL and earned a spot in India's 15-player squad. Manjrekar highlighted Pant's reverse scoop against Ireland in the campaign opener as a testament to his class.