Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh spoke highly of India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s return to international cricket after a tragic car accident. Pant completed his comeback for India with his Test return against Bangladesh in Chennai.Pant, who played his first Test after more than 21 months, smashed a record-equalling sixth century to level MS Dhoni’s feat in red-ball cricket. Earlier, Pant made his white-ball return in the T20 World Cup and ODI return in the series against Sri Lanka last month.

Pant’s return to full action will raise alarm bells in the Australian camp as they gear up for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series starting on November 22.Marsh said on Star Sports while expressing his admiration for Pant, stated “He’s a ripping bloke. I wish he was Australian. He’s been through a lot over the last few years, and it’s been a hell of a comeback. He’s a positive guy, still young, and he loves winning. He’s highly competitive for someone who has the persona of being relaxed and always laughing and smiling. He’s got that big smile,”

“The Indian cricketer I believe is most Australian would be Rishabh Pant. I think the way he goes about his aggressive nature and his work ethic would make him very enjoyable to play with,” said Travis Head about Pant

The upcoming five-match Test series will see India and Australia play in Perth, Adelaide (pink-ball match), Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney from November 22 to January 7, 2025.