Ashwin questions Pant's Test match awareness and decision-making

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has publicly questioned the characterization of wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant as a "once-in-a-generation" player, arguing that the talented cricketer must demonstrate greater situational awareness and responsibility in Test cricket. Ashwin's comments, made on his YouTube channel, came in the wake of India's recent two-Test series against Sri Lanka, where Pant scored 168 runs, including two half-centuries. While acknowledging Pant's exceptional ability, Ashwin stated that his expectations for the player have not been fulfilled.